The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Prahran, April 2024

Tsukiji

83/100 (1075 ratings)

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"Got takeaway from Tsukiji to eat in a nearby park - love that you can select the size of sashimi you want and they will slice it up all for you (that..."

Eat X Wander

"Been here twice, I like the vibe of the place as it's really chill. The staffs were nice though it does take a while for them to cut the..."

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"Interesting concept of being able to pick out your own sashimi with the prices displayed. Fish was very good quality and very..."

5 Second Rule

"Sashimi selection of your choice! This small cosy Japanese restaurant is run by an old Japanese couple, which provides you with both fresh..."

Keen Chubby Eats

"Awesome small restaurant with fresh sashimi you can choose your own cuts from the fridge. Each is individually priced which is handy. It's true as..."

Sam Sain

"Haven’t visited for at least a year now. Went for the first time on a Saturday recently. The sashimi choices are still as good and fresh. There are..."

Acky

"Beautiful small store with fresh sashimi that you can pick from a fridge. Very reasonably priced for the quality. The hot food was not great but it..."

Angela Fan

"My favourite place for SASHIMI. Absolutely fresh and the price is very reasonable. Make sure you arrive early (I mean just wait outside before they..."

Christina Xu

"Absolutely amazing little restaurant just off the bustle of chapel. Food is incredible, staff are lovely and the ambience feels authentic and homely...."

Maddie Southall

"Delicious pork belly and sashimi, seems to be run by an old Japanese couple, place has a lovely family run feel. New favourite in Prahran,..."

Thomas Norton

"Food here is fabulous but you just need to be extra patient cuz it’s super busy and only two ppl running around. Really worth a try and you will..."

Stella.wangyt

"The sashimi are so fresh and yummy! We came very early, so it had plenty fishes we can choose! And we are surprise that this whole plate is under..."

Niki Li

"Have been wanting to come here for literally years and finally found the time to go during their (limited!) opening hours, and it was definitely..."

Annii

"I am so happy i found this place! probably the best discovery ever. The sashimi was extremely fresh and cheap. The fish was cut beautifully and..."

Kathy Chen

"After some mad cravings for sashimi and a few nights of searching a place that had both decent prices and a good selection of white flesh fish, we..."

Eatalatte

"Great sashimi and food. Try the Udon! But be warned, space is small, and wait is longer than normal during eating peak hours. If you want to eat..."

Sarah

"Love the selection of fresh sashimi and authentic home cooked Japanese comfort food. Really cute and friendly Japanese couple who runs the place..."

Beverly

"Very fresh sashimi. You get to pick your choices of sashimi, take them to the counter and the sushi chef slices them for you. Goes well with just..."

Lunarcry

"So fresh!!! Best quality sashimi in town...we also ordered udon, takoyaki, gyoza and Yaki meshi, all tasted good and the prices are very reasonable!..."

Helen

"My favourite place to get my sashimi and unagi fix. Cheap and fresh seafood served by a very lovely couple. Service can get a bit slow after several..."

Julie Ng

"Fresh sashimi, period. Will not settle for sashimi with less quality than the ones here. So how do you order here is to grab the sashimi you want..."

Ignatia

"This one deserves a solid 5/5. Food (sashimi):- King fish: naturally had a stronger flavour than salmon but was so fresh that the flavour..."

IsaH

"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟A beautiful cosy Japanese restaurant run by an elderly couple. BEST SASHIMI in melbourne!!! Really fresh with a lot of..."

LouJo

"After some exceptionally fresh sashimi I had recently at another establishment, my hankering for more brought me to Tsukiji.There are some..."

Jojo Armani

"Would recommend to come earlier for a wider selection of sashimi, I was there for Sat dinner around 7pm but there were not much fresh fish remaining..."

HildaLuv2Eat

"Absolutely amazing cuts of fish at reasonable prices. Customer service could be a little better. Came in at 1115 on a Saturday and was told they..."

Jonathan Lim

"Small little grocery / Japanese restaurant specialising in sashimi and small snacks. Always has the freshest sashimi - you buy the slices of fish and..."

Linda

"Hands down best sashimi in Melbourne... if you manage to get there when it’s open. Have been a few times. They have a fridge full of fish, you..."

Alan Tse

"Food：5/5service：you need to wait the lady finish her hand job then service fro you. She is nice to everyone who just be serviced, but..."

Paul In OZ

"Been here many times over the past 3 years. It's been a place where I've brought my friends for lunch too.Fresh, delicious, wide selection..."

Shuun

"Delicious delicious!! Yum and fresh sashimi although service can be a bit slow there’s only a loving elderly couple working there. Providing..."

Cindett3058

"Delicious and fresh fish, losing points on service as it was pretty much self service. Would be good if they instructed you. You pretty much go to..."

Foodie

"Fresh sashimi, reasonable prices, what more could I ask for? The shop is quite the unique one I'd say, it's somewhat small but they may good use of..."

MeganEatsEverything

"Came here on the recommendation of a friend. It was really an authentic take on sushi and sashimi. We picked out our fish from the fridge and it was..."

FoodieGuru_770

"We picked six kinds of sashimi, all of them are nice. Very value for money. Udon is average nothing special. Won’t recommend the salmon fried rice..."

@_@

"Simplistic, serenity with older style self-service and interior ...You have to love the plain "Pine" Japanese style interior, semi..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"I enjoy having fresh sashimi here. Prompt service. The restaurant is quite small but you can just takeaway. It’s very much like a marketplace...."

Quinn

"Love this place! The old Japanese couple managing this place is friendly. Food takes awhile to come but no feet! Only negative is the scallops, the..."

Ryan Jinn Huei

"I don’t know how to describe the place. It is not exactly a japanese cafe nor a grocery store because they are not selling enough merchandise! But..."

Angel

"Kind of hurts my heart to write this review, I love this place so much. Everything to the interior, food and the couple who owns the place. Recently..."

Cindy Tran

"I have so much love for this cozy small eatery run by a Japanese old couple... so much so that... I visit this place pretty regularly whenever the..."

HANNAH

"I like the idea of choosing my own sashimi on the counter and eating it there on the spot. Had the tuna and sashimi belly and was amazing !!..."

Let’s Eat!

"Been coming here since I was little for our sashimi fix, and it hasn't changed much except they now do hot food too. Still the same fitout and same..."

Ling

"Came for lunch. It feels like a Japanese grocery cafe where the refrigerator section you select from a very good selection of fresh seafood and there..."

LovesFood

"Expect long wait for a table and another long wait after ordering at this little Japanese restaurant - we waited for 45min for food. One hour parking..."

Mrs Bunny

"Brings back memories of Japan. Owned by two lovely old Japanese couple. Delicious quality sashimi and Japanese rice. Can’t ask for more. (Accept I..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Sashimi is beautiful and fresh, but everything else is a bit too plain and overpriced to be in a restaurant. The owners always seem to be too busy..."

Li Lisa

"I have been here many times over the past 3 years, this is my go-to sashimi place whenever I crave for sashimi. I have taken my sashimifanatics to..."

Karen Cheung

"Tsukiji is a tiny little Japanese eatery filled with the beige woods and a little grocery section. Love the feel of this place; intimate and cosy...."

Cynthia Giang

"Came here when I had cravings for okonomiyaki and takoyaki. To start off with, I ordered a cup of green tea which only cost $1 (other places would..."

Pingu

"Very impressed and satisfied! Being a retired chef and having spent quite a lot of time in Japan, I can certainly recommend this restaurant: the..."

Bruno De Michelis

"Definitely THE BEST SUSHI AND SASHIMI IN MELBOURNE. Excellent, very fresh, properly served and certainly above every other Japanese restaurant. The..."

Sigrana

"This restaurant brings me back to Japan. We loved the concept of this eatery: simply choose the type of seafood from the fridge, line up and pay and..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"If you're a sashimi lover, I would highly recommend this place. It's a small hidden gem owned by a Japanese couple. We ordered the salmon and octopus..."

Michelle Du

"Great way to enjoy some sashimi. Love the grocery style restaurant where you can eat in or take home. Personally not a big fan of raw food but was..."

Ricky S

"Have been here several times. Great value for money and really good selection of seafood. The staff are always warm and friendly. Can't wait to come..."

Jaydaysss

"Best Sashimi in the area. All ingredients were fairly fresh and various fish choices (strongly recommend all sorts of white fish). Cannot miss miso..."

Food Hunter

"Absolutely adore tsukiji! I'm a type of person who loves sashimi or seafood in general that's why tsukiji is the restaurant for me. Not only can you..."

Trancindy

"The sashimi at Tsukiji was super fresh - loved the concept of picking what you wanted to eat from the little store and bringing it to the cashier to..."

Aisha Aznizan

"Around $20pp for 2 rice, 1 miso, 5 different sashimi(s), 1 can drink, 1 buta-something, and 1 squid salad. Sooooo full! The sashimi(s) are so..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Taukuji is a tiny shop that sells sashimi as well as some Japanese groceries. You pick your favourite sashimi, take them to the register and if you..."

Melrissa

"Tsujiki. 筑地市场终于拔草啦一个日本老爷爷和老奶奶夫妻老婆店很温馨很慢节奏..."

Steven Gu

"Dad and I went here today to try out this place. There is a refrigerator aisle where you just select your sashimi or raw shell fish and go to the..."

Ct.eats

"Amazing sashimi and very lovely Japanese couple who cook and prepare all the dishes 😊Like how you can pick your fish portion and then they'll..."

Kimberley Wenya Loo

"Fresh fresh & fresh ...recommend !Must go for sashimi lover ...Don wait ...quickly try it !!Fresh & cheaper ...$50.50 for my platter &..."

Jnie Lcc

"I go to this place on the regular. Simply go in, choose seafood desired from fridge, take it to the counter and they will prepare it for you. Great..."

Dean Pahek

"Came here for lunch at 1:20. There were a lot of people waiting. Had to wait for 40min to order and another 20min for the food to be served. Guess we..."

Veronica Lin

"If you're a sashimi fan like me, this place is highly recommended for a visit. Definitely my first point of place for a great sashimi fix. Sashimi..."

Sammie

"For me, this is the best sashimi I had in Melbourne. Fresh, tender. The sauce of Una-don is beautiful and I felt the eel is not frozen and heated in..."

Laurence Song

"Would have been a 5/5 if they actually served sushi on the day itself. If you wanna have their sushi you would need to order in a day advance which..."

Amanda Tan

"Best sashimi in Melbourne! It is opened by Japanese people. You firstly choose any type of fish you want from the fridge and they will cut it for..."

Rodney Ho

"With its unassuming interiors, Tsukiji is one of those underrated places to grab sashimi. Definitely on the freshest sashimi I've had in Melbourne!..."

Wandering Ella

"Tiny restaurant, not even sure what rating to give. Ambience-wise, it feels like a mini tsukiji in Japan, smells fishy and no frilla, but..."

Kristie Koo

"My fifth time here and it still as delicious as the first time. Probably better to go during lunch time as they have a wider selection of sashimi...."

Super Soba

"The flavor always reminds me of my time in Japan. Very fresh sashimi prepared by an old Japanese couple. Just do not go when you are in a hurry as..."

Georgia Elliot

"A very cool concept. Modelled in the spirit of the Tsukiji Tokyo fish market. Pick your own raw ingredients from the shelf and the chef will slice it..."

Xin Zhao

"My husband and I frequent this restaurant quite often for sashimi. Tsukiji is difficult to beat. The seafood and shell fish are always the best..."

Mia Alibianche

"This authentic Japanese shop carries a small array of Japanese groceries (for things like seaweed, miso, mayonnaise, soba noodles, etc), and fresh..."

Doran

"Very homely interior, loved all the photos on the wall reminds me of the amazing trip I had in Japan. Very fresh sashimi which you can pick from the..."

Ivy Yu Ti

"Fresh sashimi in Melbourne, which is quite rare here.🐟 You first have to walk to their fridge, where you choose from a range of different..."

Suburb Review

"Tsukiji is a little Japanese restaurant run by a Japanese couple. Their service is slow but the seafood is super fresh and the variety is amazing!!!..."

Shaun

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JZY

"Sashimi here is really good! Salmon belly is definitely a must. Had okonomiyaki and curry rice as well. Both were nice. This place is definitely..."

Amanda

"I have just reacquainted myself with this gem. Being based in the CBD it's not often any more I get to eat lunch here anymore which is a let down to..."

Kris Parry

"If you love sashimi I would recommend that this place is a must go for you. Not only is what you get delicious it is also very cheap in comparison to..."

.xLngo

"When you name your restaurant the same name as the best fish market in Tokyo, you get high expectation. My friend took us here and said the sashimi..."

Tony Kieu

"Love this place. Pick your seafood and they prepare it for you. Also choose from a small range of hot dishes on their menu. Good is fresh and delish...."

Mell

"Basically it's a Japanese grocery also selling fresh raw fish. You buy & they cut it for you. Fresh sashimi & interior looks clean. More like no..."

MelbfoodCritic

"The best place for sashimi in Melbourne! I have been to this place numerous times, and while it can be very pricey, the quality is excellently..."

Chubbychompers

"A great place for sashimi. The old couple who run this place were polite and efficient (taking their age into account). I had a sashimi plater and..."

Bryden Leung

"This is a little Japanese restaurant/grocery runs by a lovely old couple located at Prahran. They have really fresh sashimi and a small selection of..."

MF

"A while back while I was having breakfast in Windsor, a friend of mine showed me Tsukiji. A small cross between a Japanese grocery and sushi shop run..."

Melbourne Culinary

"When we need a sashimi fix, this is where we go. We walk in, pick what portion size and fish we want, add into the mix as well will be some miso soup..."

Jody “Fro5tBit3” T

"Came here for dinner with my partner. There are various selection of fresh sashimi. Carpaccio is a must try! The sauce was so delicious we had to..."

Albert

"A cute little shop with a grocery stand in the middle and a fridge of portioned seafood. A vast number of options in fish and they tasted extremely..."

Traceynn

"Reasonably priced sashimi (extremely fresh too) and excellent side dishes, run by a Japanese couple. The braised pork belly is a must! There are all..."

Jodie Poh

"Went for lunch in this cosy little restaurant/Japanese grocery store. The sashimi fridge contained a large variety of fish; of which we took the..."

Cameron

"Fresh sashimi, this is the place to go. Choose your own fish with the price tag on, fish always fresh, reasonable price and slice nicely to serve. I..."

Snoopy

"The best sashimi place in Melbourne in my hear . Price is acceptable too . There were few seat only , if you really want their sashimi , better get..."

Mrs Lavender

"One of the best sashimi I've had in Melbourne, also reasonably priced! Located away from Chapel street mainstream joints, I'd recommend getting there..."

Bruno Brown

"brilliant! You can pick your sashimi from the fridge and have them slice it up for you in the back kitchen to take away. Extremely good value and..."

Herbie Hancock

"One of my favourites for sashimi!! Really cute cafe / food store, run by a Japanese couple who do the serving and the cooking so when it's busy you..."

Amy Millar

"I love this place! If you're after fresh sashimi, come here! So many to choose from... They even have Saba fish! ... You pick your sashimi and go to..."

World In A Bite

"Come as early as possible for seating and freshest sashimi. The variety is what makes this best sashimi in Melbourne. Broadbill, hapuka, snapper,..."

KH

"FRESH! Loved it! I may have over ordered but managed to eat it all. The sashimi is great. Ordered also a prawn tempura udon Noodle soup, that..."

Helli

"For all you sashimi lovers out there, I’m gonna let you in on a little secret – there’s a little grocery-slash-restaurant in Prahran that..."

MyFoodBelly

"Wanted to have dinner here on Monday but apparently it was closed so I decided to come back today (for lunch!) ordered their fried rice with salmon,..."

Mabel Lee

"Amazing sashimi. Super fresh and beautifully presented! Surprisingly well priced. Service can be slow as only the older Japanese couple who own it..."

Kwanzai

"Quite a relaxing ambience, and we came here after anticipating for quite a while. We were planning to go all out tonight and pick whatever we want...."

Kimmy_desu

"this is one of test sashimi shop in mel. its always so fresh and each time i come here there will besomething new. i enjoy both lunch and dinner at..."

Welkinlu1

"I love the concept of a family oriented business as this usually indicate that each and every staff are fully dedicated in bringing their best..."

Michelle Leong

"if you love eating sashimi, you should come here.. it is so cheap but great food. the restaurant is runing by a pair of japanese old couple…so I..."

Morgan

"Have been here several times. Such a fantastic place for sashimi craving. Strongly recommend for sashimi lovers. Many kinds of fresh sashimi in the..."

Evelyn Liu

"Tsukiji is such a good place to have sushi and sashimi! It's very similar to the real Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, only different in size and..."

Jenny T.

"Love love love this place. Especially the plump scallops. Super fresh and sweet. Even though service was slow but the seafood totally made up for..."

Ashley Tang

"Hidden gem for sashimi grade fish and some good sake. Never ate here, but have bought fresh fish to take home. Great quality (at a price) and good..."

Fugu Me

"Used to be our favourite place for sashimi. The good quality has dropped by a little. Hope they will keep it..."

FoodHunter

"We don’t have a Tsukiji fish market in Melbourne, but we do have a very mini alternative with the same name. If you are a sushi or sashimi lover..."

Decisive Cravings

"I found the fishes to be delicious but the..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"Authentic, quaint little place with amazing fresh seafood. There is little I can write about this place that others have not already written... I..."

Madam Boots

"Finally a genuine Japanese place. The owners are Japanese which already gives a good showing. The sashimi was beautifully presented and fresh. The..."

Reiji Honour

"Perfect place to have a sashimi feast. You can select your own sashimi and ask them to cut for you for dine in or take away, the quality of fish is..."

Wen

"Select from range of fresh seafood and create you own sushi plater (sliced for you on the spot). Food is fresh and nicely presented with an..."

Di Tong

"I have tried this place so many times now. Initially, after reading so many good reviews I knew that I must try this place and I was not..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Been to this place for many years, very fresh sashimi and can be freshly sliced for you on the spot, but just a bit of waiting time if it's packed...."

Bigeater

"Reaaaally good sashimi, best ever! I was eating so full and take away some! Definetally come back..."

Sun Khalil

"Superbly fresh sashimi in a small family-run joint. I've discovered Tsukiji this year and I can't sing enough of its praises. This is a..."

J-Fo

"Love this lil Jap stall! Visited this place 2 days in a row!Love the fresh and quality sashimi which you can select your own from the..."

Jo An

"A lovely place. Love the friendliness of the staff and we really enjoyed their fresh sashimi! Been there three times and will be back again..."

EW

"Wonderful place. I love that customers are able to choose blocks of A-grade fish from the grocery section and have them cut up for you into a sashimi..."

Kell

"Hidden gem. Best sashimi fix in Melb. Nuff..."

Shanen

"Apart from the wait, everything else is good. Seriously, just hire 1 more person would u!-----18 Sep, 2012-----Love this..."

Bubbles Mama

"I ♥ scallops. Nice little jap deli for some good value for $$ and fresh sashimi..but don't expect to get full from this..."

Miracle923

"Best Japanese Deli in Melbourne. Freshest and best Sushi ever. They sell Japanese groceries too. Simple simple..."

Deborah Eden

"Fresh sashimi in town!. This is the hidden sashimi spot in Melbourne. Sashimi set $14 is really great. Other places would be charing more but..."

Kimba_the_possa

"Hidden sashimi gem. The sashimi lunch set is great value, with fabulous quality sashimi and nice sides. There are only a few eat-in seats, but I've..."

Molly

"Great find!. This little Japanese shop and cafe has a fresh sashimi set, with a mix of sashimi, rice, miso soup, and seaweed salad for $12. Great..."

Courtney

"But I made up for lost time, you bet I did. In the space of just 18 days, I managed to visit Tsukiji not once, not twice, but three..."

Theindolentcook

"Tsukiji is a small, neat japanese cafe in Prahran that offers a very limited menu however it sells small slabs of fresh sashimi ready to be cut to..."

Petit Miamx

"Top place for sashimi/sushi. Many options and fresh. We ordered unadon (generous portion) and sashimi. The sashimi shelves have many selections (see..."

Simon Natal

"I have visited this market/restaurant more than once and I am always amazed and satisfied! It is also such a unique experience! You choose your..."

Chloe Choo

"If you don’t think this is best sushi in town you are a #*€>~|z. Honestly this place is amazing. You pick the sushi yourself they put it..."

Jesse Becker

"I LOVE the concept of this place. Buy your own pack of fish and they will cut and serve it to you. They offer menu items too. Tried their curry rice..."

Bettina W

"Had udon in store and sashimi takeaway. Udon was nice and warm, sashimi was well cut decorated and packed. They would put ice in the bag to keep..."

Charlotte Zhou

"3.5 stars. We were looking forward to coming here so much but a bit let down. My partner and I from Japan guess that this shop is probably Korean..."

Elle r

"This is one restaurant I am excited to leave a 5 star review for - it's definitely one of my favourite Japanese experiences in Melbourne. Great..."

dean sunshine

Colonel Tan's

83/100 (1361 ratings)

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"Decided after browsing Deliveroo to try something different and found Colonel Tan’s. I was curious when I saw Bangkok bolognese and was not..."

Jarrod Holman

"Nothing better than walking in to the fresh scent of revolver. Love it there on a Sunday, it’s not bads. Food is terrific, enjoyed the company and..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"We followed SBS food channel to this Nice hidden modern Thai restaurant on Chapel Street. Friendly staff, lovely warehouse style. We ordered deep..."

Laurence Song

"Part of the same family as Magic Mountain and Cookie, Colonel Tan's offers sensational thai food in an unique venue (revolver). I recommend getting..."

The Judge

"Went for an early dinner here for an anniversary of sorts. Had previously been and liked our meal but not loved it. This time we were treated to..."

Nathan Galea

"Best dish: Penang curry! We loved this dish! We have been here 3 times for that. Everything has been great including cocktails. The only negative it..."

Gabriela

"Love coming to Colonel Tan, great family dinner, relaxed atmosphere. Some of the best Thai food in Melbourne. Staff always friendly and great with..."

James Lawrence

"Who would think you could eat a decent modern style Thai dish at Revs?! Look the venue is abit seedy, retro style, old but still has cool vibe. The..."

Jade Holloway

"I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was incredibly delicious. The only reason I didn't rate this higher is because of the poor..."

Andylovestoeat

"Went here last night with a friend from her recommendation. I thoroughly enjoyed every meal we ordered. We ordered green curry, fat duck noodles,..."

Lara Murdoch

"Thai is my favourite cuisine. I would always say yes to my friend' invite to try a new Thai restaurant. We had early dinner here on Saturday. Its was..."

Wandering Spoon

"For overseas visitors this is a real immersion in the Melbournians costumes, yesterday (tuesday) the environment was very nice, they do a live show..."

Andrés Arango Escobar

"This quirky yet stunning venue operates under the auspices of organised chaos. The crew are frantically busy and get it mostly right. The food is..."

Check Please

"I've gotta say, never did I think I'd come to Revs to have a nice dinner, & yet there we were, munching down some of the finest food this side of..."

Chris

"Every time I come here I always get the Colonel's five spice chicken and I'm never disappointed, it's so good! I have tasted other dishes and they..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"We absolutely love the vibes at this restaurant! The menu is an interesting and authentic take on modern thai. Cocktails are delicious and service is..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Good food, bad service.First time in this restaurant. The food was incredible, I ate a wok coconut chicken and my wife a curry chicken...."

Carlos

"Unreal food and the staff and service is 5 stars. Will be going back until the place falls down, it also has a great music during dinner if you like..."

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"What a great place for a night out with friends. The service, the food, the drinks and the atmosphere made this place the perfect choice.There..."

Shlomi

"Visited Colonel Tan's last night for the first time and it was great for our pre theatre dinner before our show at Chapel off Chapel. You can book..."

Wiggy285

"I've always wanted to try this place out yet all hype. Nothing's special. A beef salad tastes like out of nowhere. They just put some marinated beef,..."

Quinn

"Love this place. The vibe is great similar to chin chin, which the atmosphere similar to Indochine in the 70s. The food is surprisingly great and of ..."

Kenny Khamly

"Food was so so, nothing special. They took the wrong order of a drink from my partner and at the start the wait person was trying to deny. I enjoyed..."

Live_in_melbourne

"I've been wanting to try this place for ages and ages and on Thursday night, I finally did.Unfortunately, I have an allergy to peanuts and a lot..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Yum yum yum. Hidden away above Chapel Street in the infamous Revolver lives Colonel Tans. Popcorn chicken is a must (and better than KFC of course)..."

Lauren Fusco

"For one, the entrance to the venue was rather confusing considering it was also the entrance to Revolver. That combined with the lack of lighting..."

Letmelickyourfood

"Awesome place, lovely food and vibe.The fried chicken was to die for, as was the starters and dessert. Would've achieved a 5 if it..."

Renae Kleef

"Food was an 8.5/10. Flavours were delicious, squid, roti, 5 spice chicken, soft shell crab and the pork belly all were very nice. Waitress had no..."

Birdman

"This place has a great vibe! Interesting menu with lots to choose from and really tasty food. Great for a group dinner and live dj is pretty funky!..."

Rachel K

"Given the guys who run this place also own Cookie, Magic Mountain and Boney, it comes as absolutely no surprise that the food here is outstanding...."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Best. Everything was on point. One of the best Thai places in Melbourne. The food came out super fast. Price was a bargain compared quality and..."

Suzi Ni

"Authentic chefs create perfect Thai food, I've experienced dining in many high end, expensive Thai restaurants & it's safe to say they don't compare..."

Peter Chen

"Colonel Tans, a regular of mine for the past 8 years.. They have updated their menu & sadly the betel leaf snapper entree is gone, it has been..."

Jessica MKR

"Great food, amazing atmosphere, (like an alternative New York loft with heaps of couches and dim lighting). Friendly staff and service is pretty..."

Julian

"I've only tried the soft shell crab burger but it was delicious. I do intend to go back. The menu is really extensive and reasonably priced.. And you..."

S

"Though Revolver is known for being a seedy Melbourne nightclub, Colonel Tan's was a place I was intrigued to try. It delivered on an authentic Thai..."

Zane David Holloway

"Wowee! Looking for a flavour punch to the face (in a good way)? Look no further than the Colonel! I'm not talking about the Sanders variety- it's all..."

Avolette

"Colonel's Tan is definitely one funky looking place. The staff are pretty good. They were very helpful and accommodating. Dinner was tasty and I..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"I'm sad I couldn't give this place a 5/5, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was great. But the waiter was rude and it just ruined it for us. We..."

Hilda Lee

"Super club by weekend, super restaurant by week. The Colonel's consistency of quality is unparalleled. The 5 spice fried chicken is a staple when..."

Always Choose Pizza

"Worth visiting. Don't let the entrance to revolver deter you. Head up the stairs and instead of going left into the club, take a right. It also has a..."

Nicole Lee Williams

"Wow, what a flavour explosion! This has quickly become one of my favourite dinner spots which I am pleased to say. Big call but I'm breaking out the..."

JW

"Had dinner here with some friends. All the food tasted great and they even have a separate gluten free menu with items my friends who are caeliac and..."

RH

"Definitely one of my top fave restaurant in Prahran. Soooo super duper flavoursome, authentic, heaps of options, chill vibe/atmosphere (considering..."

Dalia

"Surprisingly good given that it is at Revolver. One of the better thai foods in the area. Locals night is also great if you live in the..."

Hungry

"My first time there and i din't regret. It was a office lunch and they accomadate big parties!! As far as food goes - Thai fusion at its..."

Anuktha

"Awesome food, atmosphere and background music. Must experience this place to appreciate its energy. Service was excellence with a really hip..."

Roy Dogan

"Thanks to this App I discovered a true treasure💎 I almost walked past the entrance, luckily I didn't... The steep staircase was literally a..."

?Treva♥️'s Food?

"Far removed from the dregs it becomes Thursday night - Sunday ( revolver ) This is a great hidden gem - mind the wait if you didn't book,..."

Fattehs

"Been here twice, and have not been disappointed! The food here is super tasty - probably some of the best Thai I have had. Do yourself a favour and..."

Tash

"When you walk up the Revs staircase sober you start to question your choice. Am I even in the right place? How can a scrungy (sorry Rev lovers/myself..."

Victoria

"Who knew you could eat at revolver!Great Thai food that was pretty cheap. We had a banquet for a big group of us, everyone was happy with..."

Brunch Gaz

"What is not to love about this place?Amazing space full of beautiful art, chilled music and awesome vibes. Friendly staff who approach with..."

Hugo Martin

"Pinball machines, an eclectic assortment of retro furnishings, haphazard chandeliers and a DJ behind a chain-mesh fence were the first to greet us..."

Toni Fankhauser

"We were attracted to colonel tans after seeing the super high score on zomato. The service was okay, not amazing. The food was definitely good and..."

Heidi

"We went to Colonel Tan's after seeing the very high score here on zomato. The interior and atmosphere are unique. It is very dark and you feel like..."

I. D.

"Came in here last night with a group of friends. Probably the first time I've been here and the food is cooked instead of the people.Great..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"Yummy, fun & comfortable. 2 people can eat & drink for under $30 each: Just note Tuesday night is trivia night if you are struggling to get a..."

Littleadventuresmelb

"Definitely an incredibly chill restaurant to have a group of friends together. The dimmed red lighting, live music, and a wide arrangement of seating..."

The Cravings Never Stop.

"I've had a permanent booking for 6 peeps at this venue EVERY Thursday since Feb 2012...and whilst I've had to cancel it every now and then because..."

Benrw13

"Great atmosphere, very chill and laid back vibe. We were lucky enough to get a spot at the bar without booking in advance. Very friendly and..."

Jimmy Miloseski

"This place does have a very cool vibe, as has been spoken about by other reviewers. We really enjoyed our meal but I probably wouldn't put it up..."

Lana Jay

"Favourite restaurant in Melbourne. I live locally and would eat here at least once a fortnight. Funky vibe and relaxed atmosphere, but the food..."

Ian Tomchello

"Really tasty thai food and relaxing ambience! Colonel tan's is a must try if you love thai food and the cosy style of phrahan bars! The menu offers..."

Gigia

"Colonel Tans.. What can I say.. Thai street food meets American dinner, would be the most apt description I've heard. Funky setting, fabulous staff..."

Amanda Lee

"Great food, engaging atmosphere.. Awesome vibe, great food and a vibrant atmosphere. I'd recommend to anyone who needs a late night pick me up or to..."

Froggy

"Delicious food and amazing vibe. Revolver, my favourite club in Melbourne. What a bonus that not only can you go here on weekends for a boogie but..."

Brookejessie

"Colonel Tan's in Prahran is located up a very long flight of stairs. Quite an interesting venue with quirky furnishing. It is the sister restaurant..."

Rosanna

"Ah my beloved teenage years spouting angst and staring starry-eyed onto the mini-stage at Revolver. Those steep-ass steps which got you nice and..."

Kit And Kafoodle

"#9 – Chicken & Bean Curd Chiko Roll We were not happy we rolled this dish, it didn’t sound great! We had no idea what to expect but our taste..."

Jar-Fed

"Karen Batson, the head chef of Cookie and The Toff created Colonel Tan’s. Just like Cookie, its another of her fusion Thai place. The affordable..."

Ryan Ilahi

"The service at Colonel Tan's was awesome, very friendly young staff. The music was good and it wasn't overly hard to walk in and get a table at..."

Olivia Baillie

" Despite the addition of the tables and menus, there's no mistaking Colonel Tan's for your average restaurant. Interesting and provocative artwork,..."

Millie Catherine

"Hubby didn’t tell me where we were going, with our youngest (an infant!), for good reason. It was freakin’ scary ascending the multiple flights..."

De-brief Me

"Hello readers! Hope you had a good weekend, currently I'm suffering from Sunday night blues, occurs every Sunday night when I realise that the..."

Olie And Coco

"Colonel Tans is located upstairs and just behind Revolver, at 229 Chapel Street Prahran. It’s a bit tricky to find, but have faith and keep..."

Dan From Melbourne

"Colonel Tan’s is proudly created by Karen Batson, the lady who is responsible for the amazing cheffing that occurs at Toff in Town and Cookie..."

Sdk1806

"As a built environment created to the sense of classic oldness, I can’t find a simpler way to put it. I’m talking brick walls, lined with framed..."

Nikki NurikkoVisits

"...a Thai diner complete with red lighting that oh so flatters your complexion and dumplings. You don’t book, you stumble in and..."

Dangerousduplicity

"As we wanted to eat pretty much everything on the menu, we deferred to the superior knowledge of our waitress to narrow things down. The first dish..."

Mel D

"Though subtle, the curry sauce was fragrant and creamy, its aroma translating well to the generous chunks of chicken. Better still was the wickedly..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Feeling way more relaxed in the downstairs environment, we ordered Banquet Menu #1 ($69 per person), an obligatory Tsing Tao beer ($10), some..."

Donny

"Adore. Should be preserved such a great spce with creative,cheap and cheerful thai fusion..."

SaladGirlMelbourne

"Hi philngil, We know the .... Hi philngil,We know the phones have been frustrating- for us too! Thankfully this issue has been fixed. Our..."

The Colonel

"Brilliant. Relaxed. Easy. Good..."

Elias

"Such variety & so much on the menu! Haven't tried everything (yet), but everything I have tried (3-4 visits), is..."

Acd

"I would eat there everyday if I could. The only bad thing about this place is that it's not open more often!! Everything I've tried so far has been..."

Marilyn Jean

"Great vibe and Thai. Its Revolver. but before you are that trashed so you can actually appreciate the pretty cool vibe of the place.Had fat duck..."

Tian

"Great food and great service. Being a vegetarian there was a lot to choose from. Definitely going..."

Muzik

"Unexpected delight!. Whilst it felt strange having a civilised meal at Revolver, I was really, really pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Thai..."

Wilsonwilson

"Yum and fun night!. Who knew such a great restaurant was tucked away in this shady establishment! Seriously amazing thai food...like REALLY amazing!..."

CU_Foodie

"Such a little gem. Fresh and tasty food, fabulous drink list and an unpretentious, chilled out atmosphere in retro surrounds. Staff were flat out but..."

Alicia

"One of my favourite venues. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious. The staff are extremely friendly. The place gives off such a cool retro..."

Mark Taddeo

"Fantastic service, great food. I've always had great service at Colonel Tan's, particularly from the lovely Asian lady who shaved her head last year...."

Kadots

"I actually like this place and the food! I was quite surprise. The food was full of flavour and not just sweet and basil like some Thai places. The..."

FoodiE

"Better Thai than Thailand!. Who would have thought somewhere like Revolver could produce such high quality food, and cheap! If you live in the area,..."

Bridget Rose

"Awesome. It does seem weird to eat at Revolver, or even be there before 4am, but this place is awesome! Went out to dinner here with friends a couple..."

Foodiefun

"Eating at Revs. So I thought eating a revs would be nothing but disgusting, however I was pleasantly surprised. Delicious Thai food, yummo!Not..."

Caitlin

"Amazing food!. Had a wonderful dinner last night at Colonel Tan's. The food is vibrant and unique, and the atmosphere 'very Melbourne' with eclectic..."

Josie Girl

"Great restaurant. Beautiful food at good prices. Really interesting menu. Highlights are the pork belly and the chicken wings. Service is good. Decor..."

Hanah Penrose

"Best Asian inspired food in Melbourne. Is a sister restaurant to Cookie in the city, however I think this is better. Really good value in a really..."

Pigsee

"Trivia night is loads of fun. Make Tuesday’s Trivia night the night to come to Colonel Tan’s with a group of mates. ‘Never Cheer Before You..."

Sunshine State

"Very cool but suggest booking as we had to sit on couches which isn't ideal for sharing. Bit noisy as well so not the easiest to chat. Food was yum..."

Michael

"I ate here with my partner after reading a lot of positive reviews. Great setting with a very cool vibe, service was friendly and prompt, we ordered..."

Anthony Keven Price

"Great room, delicious food, fun staff and helpful with..."

Amanda Stephens

"Terrific Thai. Scrumptious Thai and always fun! The atmosphere is great as well as the service. Every aspect of this place hits the nail on the..."

Melbournefoodie

"This Place is BOSS!. Curried soft shell crab...that is all!The other food ordered was also divine, but I have been dreaming about this dish..."

Derekandroll

"Pleasant surprise!. Have been here twice and am thoroughly impressed.... Atmosphere is unique, casual and inviting. I am a vegetarian and all the..."

Akid

"Loved the food and ambience. Serving can be quite small so fitted perfectly with my new years resolutions!!! This is a cool space but really..."

Frog

"This place was GREAT! Cheap, delicious and great atmosphere. I can't believe I'd never been here before. Highly..."

Nick Verwey

"Absolute favorite. My favorite ! ! The pork belly rules and don't miss out on the lotus root salad. Staff are great, this is my go to..."

AC

"When you tell people's you're eating at Revolver, most people gag and look at you like you're licking an ashtray. Colonel Tan's is nothing like a..."

Feeding_frenzy

"Hats off to the Colonel :) amazing place great staff and awesome food will definitely b back again for spicy..."

Kaushik

"Went with a friend. Loved it. Great food and..."

Rockinman54

"Whatever you do - try the fries!. This place is such a gem! Loved the food - great flavors, great portions, great taste. Staff are always polite and..."

Teddy M

"Nightclub thai food!. Ditto love this place.Thee best,the ambiance,boho vibe& soft d.j beats.Esp.thur nites..Fav dish:Beetle leaf & Snapper..."

K-ATE

"Some of the most delicious Thai food I have ever had! The service was quic and it was steaming hot when it arrived to the table. The meal (green..."

Sam.w

"A Melbourne favourite. LOVE colonel tans. Cheap and good food. Alot of people don't expect much and are then sorely mistaken. Music, food, ambient..."

CoffeeLove

"Good food, sloooow service. Look, I do like the food. It's tasty and reasonably priced. Although prices are creeping up to $20 mark. Once they get..."

Toffa24

"Love the Colonel. My wife and i had heard about Colonel Tan's ages ago on the TV and finally got around to booking a table earlier this week. I rang..."

Gary Tivendale

"A Melbourne foodie secret. This place is so unknown, what I love most about it. Would never set foot in revolver but love this restaurant. My..."

Melbmuncher

"Was lucky enough to get a last minute booking on Saturday night and was very glad. Great atmosphere, fantastic food and cheap too. Love the way you..."

John H

"Surprised that anything this life changing happens in Revolver haha relaxing dim lighting, cute mismatched decor, fantastic service and as for the..."

Teebombay

"Great vegetarian options, even for omnivores.. We were lucky to get a big table at Colonel Tan's last minute, and were so glad we did. The food was..."

Zgrid

"An unlikely Chapel street Thai hero. Fantastic Thai that doesn't cut down on the spice (like most overly sweet Melbourne Thai..."

Michael Rose

"Awesome. Amazing food, great flavours. Cheap as well. Atmosphere is alternative, with dim red lighting and retro style decoration. Staff are..."

Tom Martin

"My tastebuds had an orgasm!!! So many amazing dishes!!! The betel leaves/the duck noodles/Penang curry just to name a few. Very cool, amazing wine..."

Naify

"Likes It. The food was amazing for the price! I shared with two others and shared 3 entrees and 2 mains. I was well fed afterwardsThe..."

Alexandra Rowan

"Goodness gracious! The yellow vegie curry - a perfect pool of thick, irresistible coconut curry sauce (saucy, not soupy) in a ceramic dish with a..."

Miss Delicious

"Great service, great food, would love to come more often, but it's almost impossible to get a table... Which I suppose is only testament to the fact..."

Big Spoon

"What a treat! Staff were great - friendly & helpful. Food was fresh & full of flavour. Great vibe. Nice to have yum food at totally reasonable..."

Sarah Bee

"Pleasant surprise. For a little restaurant/bar that's part of a night club with a much bigger reputation, this place is outstanding. the service is..."

Dr MS

"Love love love coming to Colonel Tan's (especially on a Thursday, being a local) they are always busy for a reason. The staff are switched on and the..."

Megan F

"I have been here a couple of times and absolutely love it! Such a great atmosphere and really good and helpful service. It's a great place for a..."

Lj

"Not realizing this place was at upstairs at revolver we walked past a couple of times, then realize where it was and found our food expectations drop..."

WandA

"Went to Colonel Tans last night (Tuesday). Service was wonderful. We tried both the Specials red wines. We got recommendations from our waiter on all..."

Mishie-lah

"Yum!. Love the decor and dingy lighting...menu is really interesting and everything we ordered got the thumbs up. Lots of vegetarian options too...."

Jo

"Went on a Tuesday night, and managed to get a table at 7, any later and we would have missed out. Highly recommend making a booking if there is going..."

Alexandra B Duguid

"Good vibe. Great food, excellent decor and vibe!! if you're looking for something cool but a bit relaxed... highly..."

Jim

"Dark and spicy. Booked out on a Saturday night but got a spot at the bar which was actually better as we were tucked behind so it was a bit more..."

Bridie Murphy

"I'm a fan of Colonel Tan.. Colonel Tan's is definitely one of Melbourne's hidden treasures. I came on a Thursday night and found the entire..."

Dave

"Location is a bit odd, it's in the nightclub Revolver. The setting isn't the most appealing with dim red lighting. But the food is amazing! It is..."

Ilovefood

"Best Cheap Eat. The Penang lamb curry is a party in my mouth with roti of course. If I ever had to request a last meal that would be it!! And hey hey..."

Leesh.a

"Great vibe upon entry. Very popular hang out for a Saturday night. Food took a significant amount of time to arrive. Nice meal - nice water (with a..."

Lauzy

"Wow! 9/10. A hidden gem in the most unlikely of places.We tried 4 or 5 dishes, all just superb. The best meal I've had in Melbourne over..."

Gazzler

"Pad Thai and fat duck noodles are awesome. Also betel leaf entree...."

Andrew Ridley

"Hidden Gem. This place has some great food hidden in the unlikely site of Revolver. If you want some cheap quality Thai food on Chapel st you can't..."

Mark

"The Colonel packs a punch. "Boom Boom... Shake the Room" if I can quote a friend!! Thats what happens when a dish is served up at Colonel Tan's...."

Sangee Food Love

"It started with the excellent service and ended with the truly delicious food. What a great experience! Waters topped up constantly, wine topped up..."

Outandabout

"Best food, service and atmosphere I have experienced in a long time. This is a must try..."

Natalie

"Thai groove. It's the whole package that makes this place work. Set near the bar in the groovy club 'revolver' - colonel tans feels like great thai..."

Roger Ramjet

"Great for a quick cheap dinner! Open most nights, nothing on the menu is over $15, portions are smallish but choose a few mains to share with some..."

Melbourne Girl

"Domain of the cool kids, the locals, the students, the up and coming bands in the local scene (or not so local and not so up and coming), Revolver is..."

Ashley

"Good vibes and great friendly staff! The food was alright, especially liked the pad thai and green curry. The pork ribs were a bit too..."

Felicia Chiew

"Food tastes very good.Staff who served are friendly and considerate. Ambience is very chilling and the music played is great. Place to try for food..."

Shilpa Kanakatti

"Great food (had lamb curry and duck noodles), good wine selection (try the Austrian Grüner Veltliner), waiters that are able to recommend food and..."

Severin Grussmann

"Love my time here. The food was amazing . Our waitress Issy was so warm and attentive and always had a smile! Will be..."

Grace Kempken

"Slight mix up with the food order but the staff were really friendly about it and gave us free beers! The meal itself was unreal. I'll be back. Great..."

Kieran Spillane

"First time here last night and loved it, great set up, food came out quick and was all really delicious. Blonde waitress very lovely and..."

LC

"This is one of Melbourne's best restaurants...inside Revolver, of all places! Spicy Thai food, great service and a unique atmosphere. Thursday nights..."

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