Melbourne is one of Australia’s great food cities because it never feels limited to one style of dining. A single night out can mean Vietnamese pho in Southbank, handmade Italian pasta in a CBD laneway, Pakistani barbecue on Lygon Street, Argentine steak on Meyers Place, Peruvian ceviche in AC/DC Lane, falafel in Northcote, French bistro cooking on Collins Street, Japanese rice bowls on Elizabeth Street, or bold Vietnamese fusion in the CBD. The city’s restaurant scene is shaped by migration, laneways, casual neighbourhood favourites, polished dining rooms, and restaurants with a strong sense of personality.
This guide brings together some of the best restaurants in Melbourne for a broad, flavour-packed look at the city. It is not only about fine dining or famous names. It includes everyday favourites, multicultural dining rooms, casual counters, laneway restaurants, and destination spots that feel distinctly Melbourne. Whether you are looking for a quick meal, a big group dinner, a date-night restaurant, a family-friendly option, or a memorable Melbourne food experience, these restaurants show why the city is such a strong place to eat.
Pho A Gogo
Pho A Gogo is a Southbank Vietnamese restaurant known for one of Melbourne’s most comforting meals: a hot bowl of pho. Located on Clarendon Street, it sits close to South Melbourne and the city, making it useful for a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a warming bowl before or after time around the Arts Precinct, Crown, or the city fringe.
The appeal of Pho A Gogo is straightforward. It is about broth, noodles, herbs, chilli, bean shoots, fresh lime, and generous bowls that feel both light and satisfying. Vietnamese food works especially well in Melbourne because it suits so many occasions: a solo lunch, a quick dinner, a casual catch-up, or a meal that feels restorative after a long day.
Pho A Gogo is best for casual dining, quick meals, Vietnamese comfort food, and anyone who wants something warming and practical without making dinner complicated. It opens this guide well because Melbourne’s best restaurants are not only about formal dining rooms. They are also about the everyday places people return to when they want flavour, value, and comfort.
Address: 161 Clarendon Street, Southbank 3006
Pho A Gogo Menu
Soup
13. Wonton Soup
14. Chicken Corn Soup
15. Vegetable Soup
Phở
16. Rare Beef
17. Chicken Fillet
18. Rare Beef & Chicken
19. Rare Beef & Brisket
20. Beef Ball & Tripe
21. Rare Beef & Tendon
22. the Lot
23. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Bún
24. Char Grilled Pork
25. Char Grilled Chicken
26. Char Grilled Beef
27. Crispy Silky Tofu
Beef
28. Beef & Oyster Sauce
29. Beef & Peanut Sauce
30. Satay Beef
31. Chilli Beef
32. Lemon Grass Beef
33. Beef & Veg
Seafood
36. Satay
37. Sweet N’ Sour
38. Salt N’ Pepper Squid
34. Chilli Lemon Grass
Vegetarian
39. Stir Fried Vegetables in Oyster Sauce
40. Stir Fried Vegetables in Garlic Sauce
41. Season Vegetables with Satay Sauce
42. Tofu & Baby Corn
Chicken
43. Chicken & Oyster Sauce
44. Chicken & Peanut Sauce
45. Satay Chicken
46. Chilli Chicken
47. Lemon Grass Chicken
48. Chicken & Veg
49. Lemon Fried Chicken
50. Crispy Chicken & Rice
Rice
51. Fried Rice
52. Special Fried Rice
53. Vegetarian Fried Rice
54. Steam Rice (Bowl)
Entrée (Spring Roll)
1. Pork
2. Vegetarian
3. Prawns
4. Mixer of 2 Each
Entrée (Rice Paper Rolls)
5. Pork
6. Vegetarian
7. Prawns
8. Mixer 1 of Each
9. Beef Salad
10. Chicken Salad
11. Chicken Skewers (3 Pieces)
12. Beef Skewers (3 Pieces)
Cold Drink
Freshly Made Lemonade
Freshly Made Lemon Ice Tea
Spring Water
Mineral Water
Coconut Water
Red Bull
Bottled Ice Tea
Strawberry
Smoothies
Mango
Strawberry
Banana
Avocado
Coffee
Cuppucino
Latte
Flat White
Short Black
Long Black
56.Vietnamese Hot Coffee
57.Vietnamese Ice Coffee
Hot Tea
Hot Water
Others
Tendon
Tripe
Rare Beef, Beef Ball & Tripe
Rare Beef, Beef Brisket & Tripe
Rare Beef, Beef Brisket & Tendon
Chargrilled Pork
Special Beef Combination
Special Chicken Combination
Rare Beef, Beef Brisket & Beef Ball
37. Special Beef Combination
Chicken & Brisket
San Telmo
San Telmo is one of Melbourne’s great laneway dining rooms, bringing Argentine steakhouse cooking to Meyers Place. It has the kind of atmosphere that makes the city’s restaurant scene feel special: dim lighting, fire, wine, meat, shared plates, and a sense of being tucked into a Melbourne laneway where dinner can easily stretch into a full evening.
The restaurant is built around Argentine parrilla cooking, with beef, fire, smoke, chimichurri, empanadas, vegetables, seafood, wine, and rich desserts all playing a role. It is a meat-focused restaurant, but the experience is broader than simply ordering steak. The best meals at San Telmo feel generous, social, and built around the pleasure of sharing food and wine with friends.
San Telmo is best for date nights, business dinners, celebrations, steak lovers, and visitors who want a restaurant that feels unmistakably Melbourne. It belongs in this guide because it combines strong cooking with atmosphere, location, and a clear point of view.
Address: 14 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000
San Telmo Menu
MÁS PEQUEÑO ~ SMALLER
Chapa
House made flatbread, charcoal roasted pickled eggplant
Empanada: Traditional Argentine fried pastry
Beef, olive and egg
Empanada: Traditional Argentine fried pastry
Corn, onion and mozzarella
Brócoli
Fried broccoli with shaved pecorino
Provoleta
Fried provolone cheese, red chimichurri
Plato de picada
Cured meat plate with chapa and house made pickles
Tartar
O'Connor's beef tartare, capers, pickled chilli, shallot, parsley, housemade potato crisps
Langostino
Parrilla grilled king prawn, adobo spice, lemon
Ceviche
Market fish ceviche, avocado, capsicum tiger’s milk, chili and white onion
ACOMPAÑAMIENTOS ~ SIDES
Lechuga
Seasonal leaves, herbs, shallot, merlot vinaigrette
Papas
Fried chat potatoes, provenzal herbs, lemon aioli
Zanahorias
Chargrilled carrots, goats curd, hazelnut picada
Vegetales de Temporada
Grilled broccolini and fioretti, ajo blanco, fresh herb vinaigrette, pepitas
CARNES PEQUEÑAS ~ small meats
Chorizo
Spiced pork and paprika sausage
Morcilla
Spiced black sausage
Mejilla de cerdo
2-hour braised pork jowl, topped with crackling and chives
Tira de asado
O'Connor's parrilla grilled beef short ribs 350g
MÁS GRANDE ~ LARGER
Pescado
Grilled rock flathead fillet, capsicum escabeche, fried capers
Pollo
Free range chicken marinated in chipotle, coriander and garlic 650g
Cordero
Pasture fed lamb rump marinated in garlic, thyme and rosemary 300g
Vacio
O'Connor's grain fed flank steak 250g
Entraña
O'Connor's Premium pasture fed hanger steak 250g
Bife de lomo
O’Connor's Premium pasture fed eye fillet 250g
Solomillo
O’Connor's Premium pasture fed, dry aged, bone in striploin 500g
Ojo de bife
O’Connor's Premium pasture fed rib eye 500g
Asado especial del día
Special of the day
Calabaza
Grilled pumpkin, eggplant caponata, crème fraîche
POSTRES ~ DESSERTS
Alfajor
Argentine shortbread cookie filled with dulce de leche
Affogato
Espresso, dulce de leche ice cream
Flan
Dulce de leche crème caramel with salted peanut praline
Chocotorta
Chocolate cake, dulce de leche mascarpone filling, pistachio and fresh berries
Vigilante
Cheese served with quince paste and lavosh
Panqueques
Ginger spiced dulce de leche crepes, DDL ice cream
Trattoria Emilia
Trattoria Emilia is one of Melbourne CBD’s most appealing Italian restaurants, tucked away off Little Collins Street with the feeling of a proper laneway discovery. It focuses on the food of Emilia-Romagna, a region known for pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, rich sauces, and the kind of cooking that feels both rustic and deeply refined.
The restaurant’s strength is its handmade pasta and regional Italian approach. A meal here might move through antipasti, tortellini, tagliatelle, slow-cooked sauces, seasonal dishes, Italian wine, and desserts that feel grounded in tradition rather than trend. It is polished enough for a special dinner, but still warm and relaxed enough to feel like a true trattoria.
Trattoria Emilia is best for date nights, business lunches, long dinners, pasta lovers, and visitors who want a Melbourne laneway restaurant with real Italian character. It adds a classic European dining note to this guide and shows how Melbourne’s CBD can make a restaurant feel hidden, intimate, and memorable.
Address: 360 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
Trattoria Emilia Menu
TASTING MENU
If you would like to leave your dining experience up to our chefs, we offer a five-course tasting menu, starting off with a selection of entrees and salumi, a fresh pasta of the day, a main course & dessert.
TASTING MENU
If you would like to leave your dining experience up to our chefs, we offer a five-course tasting menu, starting off with a selection of entrees and salumi, a fresh pasta of the day, a main course & dessert.
Bites
Olive
marinated mix olives
Gnocco fritto
Prosciutto di Parma & stracciatella
Gnocco fritto
Mortadella & stracciatella
Gnocco fritto
Wagyu bresaola, stracciatella, Parmigiano & aged Balsamic Vinegar
Tigelle
Mortadella mousse, pesto Modenese (lard & Parmigiano), salame felino, baby balsamic onion
Acciughe
Cantabrian anchovies, whipped butter & lemon zest, crostini
Entrée
Cipolla
roasted onion, goat’s cheese, Cantabrian anchovies, yeast & sesame dressing, ‘pane carasau’
Vellutata di mais
corn velouté, baby corn, popped corn, polenta, macadamia feta, smoked paprika
Cozze e capasante
mussels, scallops, garlic, almond & bread sauce, aromatic broth, paprika croutons
Vitello tonnato
poached veal & tuna mayo, veal jus, fried capers & sage
Midollo
roasted bone marrow, fermented porcini, friarielli, served with crostini
Carpaccio di manzo
eye fillet carpaccio, shaved mushrooms, porcini purée, parmesan crisp, lemon
Pasta
Orecchiette
chickpeas, bisque, spanner crab, tiger prawns, potatoes, smoked chilli, basil & lemon oil
Gramigna
pork sausage ragù, mixed mushrooms, cream, Parmigiano Reggiano & Pepper
Risotto
carnaroli ‘gemma’ risotto, pumpkin, parmesan, crispy pancetta, capers, sage, 15yr balsamic
Plin ‘Pizzoccheri’
buckwheat pasta filled with potato, cabbage, ricotta & fontina, parmesan, burnt butter
Tagliatelle
pork & beef ragù ‘alla Bolognese’, Parmigiano Reggiano
Tortelloni
prosciutto & mortadella filled pasta, parmesan sauce, 15yr balsamic
Main
Zucca
roasted pumpkin, pumpkin escabeche purée, hazelnut cream, parsley salad, 15yr balsamic
Pesce
baked fish of the day, tomato & paprika crumb, confit cherry tomatoes, green beans
Agnello
lamb shank braised in red wine, creamy mash, heirloom baby carrots, pomegranate
Side
Patate
hand-cut ‘Dobson farm’ fries
Insalata
mixed leaves, citrus dressing
Verdure
sauteed seasonal ‘Ramarro farm’ greens
Dessert
Tiramisù
‘our way’, caramelised savoiardi, hazelnut rocher, mascarpone, coffee & Frangelico sauce
Sorbetto
sour cherry sorbet, poached plums, dried cherries, 15yr balsamic
Torta limone
flourless lemon & almond cake, white chocolate cremoso, lemon, honey & ginger gel
Semifreddo
strawberry semifreddo, raspberry shrub coulis, Alpine strawberries, dried raspberries
Cheese
Choice of one or three cheeses served with crostini 18/45
Parmigiano Reggiano
Caseificio Gennari 36 months red cows, 15yr balsamic (Emilia Romagna)
Pinna Sarda
semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese, pickled figs (Sardegna)
Mokoan Eclipse
soft white moulded goat’s cheese, pumpkin mustard (Winton, Victoria)
Entrée
‘Panzanella’
chilled tomato soup, heirloom tomatoes & cucumbers, paprika croutons
Pasta & Main
Risotto
smoked risotto, vegan butter, yellow tomato, dried olives, basil oil
Ravioli
filled with potato & zucchini, secret heirloom tomato ragù, fresh basil
Melanzane
roasted eggplant, roasted capsicum puree & caramel, basil & pinenut pesto, puffed wild rice
Dessert
Sorbetto
sour cherry sorbet, poached, fresh & dried cherries, 15yr Aceto Balsamico
Mint & Co
Mint & Co brings a lounge-style dining experience to Carlton, combining Middle Eastern-inspired food, desserts, drinks, shisha, and a late-night social atmosphere. Located near Lygon Street, it offers something different from the area’s traditional Italian identity, giving Carlton a more modern and leisure-focused restaurant and lounge option.
The menu and setting are designed for people who want a relaxed but stylish meal. It works for brunch, dinner, dessert, tea, drinks, and longer catch-ups where the atmosphere matters as much as the food. The restaurant’s Dubai-inspired lounge personality gives it a distinct place in Melbourne’s dining scene, especially for diners looking for something social, polished, and a little more indulgent.
Mint & Co is best for group nights, dessert dates, late meals, shisha, brunch, and diners who want a restaurant that feels more like a full social experience than a quick bite. It adds variety to this guide by showing how Melbourne’s best restaurants can include casual luxury, lounge culture, and modern Middle Eastern-influenced dining.
Address: 62 University Street, Carlton 3053
Mint & Co Menu
Entree
Dining Menu
Mezze Dips
Hummus, Cacik and Baba Ghanoush served with fresh toasted Turkish bread
Marinated Olives
Cured olives infused with garlic oil, crushed chilli and semi sun-dried tomatoes served with toasted Turkish bread
Middle Eastern Mixed Pickle
A traditional and widely popular cured pickled vegetable mix served with toasted Turkish bread
Ottoman Sucuk
Sautéed spicy beef sausage on toasted Turkish bread served with buffalo mozzarella
Spiced Cauliflower
Lightly fried cauliflower seasoned with Arabian spices
Turkish Style Halloumi
Grilled cheese with Turkish pomegranate molasses
Muscat Fried Okra
Lightly seasoned Okra fried in Omani-spice infused oil until crispy
Grilled Eggplant
Chargrilled eggplant served with crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, fresh dill and our special date sauce
Pink Salt Chicken Wings
Lightly fried chicken wings coated in a secret family spicy marinade and Himalayan pink salt
Main
Dining Menu
Yemeni Lamb Mandhi
Slow cooked saffron spring lamb with aromatic long grain rice, sultanas and nuts served with cool garlic, mint and cucumber yoghurt dip
Cheftali Kebab
Traditional Cypriot spiced lamb kebab mince sausage served with a zesty salad, cool garlic, mint and cucumber yoghurt dip and toasted pita bread
Baba's Lamb Chops
Chargrilled lamb chops lovingly marinated in a family secret spice mix served on a bed of rice or mashed potato with garlic, mint and cucumber yoghurt dip
Wagyu Rump Steak 500g (Marble Score 7+)
Wagyu rump steak served with your choice of chips, mashed potato, salad or vegetables
Dry-Aged Ribeye Steak 300g
Premium 4 week dry aged ribeye steak marinated in a secret basting- served with your choice of chips, mashed potato, salad or vegetables
Mint & Co Signature Beef Burger
Ground premium angus beef, cheese, pickles, onion, tomato and mint aioli- served with your choice of chips, mashed potato or vegetables
Soft Shell Crab Burger
Crumbed softshell crab served on a brioche bun with red slaw, fennel, coriander and mint aioli- served with your choice of chips, mash potatoes or vegetables
Slow Cooked Asado Beef Ribs
8-hour slow roasted premium short rib rack with smoked Himalayan pink salt and wild oregano. Served with your choice of chips, mashed potato, salad or vegetables
Butter Chicken
Mughlai style butter chicken served with fragrant basmati rice and cool garlic, mint and cucumber yoghurt dip
Arabian Fish
Fresh poached fish in a tangy tahini sauce with garlic and chilli served on a bed of rice with sultanas and nuts
Wagyu Ribeye Steak 300g (Marble Score 7+)
Wagyu ribeye steak served with your choice of chips, mashed potato, salad or vegetables. Cattle are pasture fed until 18 months of age, then grainfed for 400+ days to create a delicious and consistent Wagyu product
Accompanying Sauces for Steaks
Choice of Mint and Co special Date Pepper sauce, Mushroom sauce or Garlic Butter sauce
Butter Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken fillet cooked in our special butter chicken sauce with lettuce, tomato and mint aioli- served with your choice of chips, mashed potato or vegetables
Gourmet Salad
Dining Menu
Mint & Co Signature Salad
Seasonal leaves, crumbled goat cheese, candied nuts, raisins, Lebanese cucumber, melody tomatoes, rocket and pomegranate vinaigrette
Arabian Salad
Seasonal greens, cucumber, tomato, bell peppers and mint with a zesty olive oil dressing
Rocket and Strawberry Salad
Rocket, fresh strawberry, candied walnut, cucumber with lemon and lime dressing
Sides
Dining Menu
Thick-Cut Chips
Thick cut potato chips- fried and seasoned
Mediterranean Vegetables
Garlic, Mint and Cucumber Yoghurt Dip
Cool Garlic, Mint and cucumber dip prepared with St David's dairy yoghurt
Arabian Spicy Tomato Dip
Tomatoes, chilli, lime juice and spices
Mashed Potato
Creamy warm mashed potato
Classic Wedges
Golden wedges served with labneh and sweet chilli sauce
Lebanese Garlic Toum Dip
Crushed garlic dip with salt, olive oil and lemon juice
Ziyka Pakistani Indian Restaurant
Ziyka Pakistani Indian Restaurant brings bold South Asian cooking to Lygon Street, giving Carlton a strong option for Pakistani and Indian food. In an area best known for Italian restaurants, Ziyka stands out by offering curries, grilled meats, naan, rice dishes, biryani-style comfort, and the kind of spice-led food that works well for both casual meals and group dinners.
The strength of a restaurant like Ziyka is flavour. Pakistani and Indian food relies on layered spices, slow cooking, charcoal, sauces, breads, rice, and generous portions. It is the kind of food that works best when shared, with the table filled with curries, kebabs, naan, rice, chutneys, and side dishes. For diners looking for halal-friendly options or a hearty meal in Carlton, it is a useful choice.
Ziyka is best for family dinners, group meals, casual nights out, spice lovers, and anyone looking for a satisfying South Asian meal near Lygon Street. It belongs in this guide because Melbourne’s restaurant scene is strongest when it reflects the city’s cultural range, and Ziyka adds warmth, spice, and generosity to that mix.
Address: 234-236 Lygon Street, Carlton 3053
Ziyka Pakistani Indian Restaurant Menu
BBQ CHOICE
Lamb Kabab
Lamb mince, marinated overnight & cooked on charcoal
Chicken Reshmi Kebab
Chicken mince marinated with traditional spices, cooked on charcoal grill & served with mint
Chicken Malai Boti
Boneless Chicken marinated with traditional spices with fresh cream cooked on charcoal grill & served with mint
Chicken Kasturi Boti
Boneless chicken cooked on charcoal with onion sauce & freshly ground spices
Chicken Tikka Boti
Boneless chicken marinated with traditional spices, cooked on charcoal grill & served with mint
Tikka Boti Platter
4 pieces Malai Boti, 4 pieces of Tikka Boti
Ziyka Platter BBQ
4 pieces Chicken Kebab, 4 pieces of Malai Boti, 4 pieces of Tikka Boti
Ziyka Supreme Platter
2 pieces Chicken Kebab, 2 pieces Lamb Kebab, 4 pieces of Malai Boti, 4 pieces of Tikka Boti, 4 pieces of Kasturi Boti
MUTTON CHOICE
Mutton Karahi (With Bones)
Goat with bones cooked in onions, tomatoes, yoghurt, herbs & spices in Pakistani style
Mutton Karahi Kali Mirch
Goat cooked in secret Ziyka recipe with kali mirch
Mutton Dhaba (With Bones)
Goat with bones cooked in special authentic Ziyka sauce in Pakistani style
Goat White Special
Goat cooked in white creamy nut sauce with authentic Pakistani spices
Lamb Karahi Boneless
Lamb in authentic Pakistani style
Lamb Karahi Kali Mirch (Boneless)
Lamb in authentic Pakistani style cooked with Kali Mirch
Lamb Palak
Diced lamb cooked with spinach in cashew nut paste, onions and green chilli
Lamb Masala
Diced pieces of lamb pan fried with onions, tomatoes & spices
Lamb Korma
Diced pieces of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, nuts & cream
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked in yoghurt and cream with special spices
Lamb Achari
Delicious boneless lamb stewed in special mixture of spices & pickles
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked in onions & tomato sauce in traditional spices.
Starters
Chicken Chilli (Dry)
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken 65
Paneer Chilli Dry
Crispy Prawns
Gol Gappay (6 pieces)
Chilli Chicken with Fried Rice
Gobi Manchurian
Gobi 65
Paneer 65
Chilli Mushroom
Samosa Chat (Served with Imli + Mint Raita)
Samosa (2 Serves + Mint Raita)
Dhai Bhalay
Lahori Fish
Chilli Soya Chap
Soya Chap 65
Kids Meal ( Fries & Nuggets )
Chicken
Chicken Shinwari
Chicken cooked in tomatoes, black pepper, green chillies & ginger in authentic Pakistani style
Chicken Karahi Kali Mirch (Boneless)
Boneless chicken cooked in Kali Mirch with secret Ziyka karahi recipe
Chicken Karahi Kali Mirch (With Bone)
Chicken with bones cooked in kali mirch with secret Ziyka karahi recipe heritage style
Chicken Kebeb Karahi
Lahori Chicken Karahi (with Bones)
Chicken Bharta
Delicious finger cut chicken, fusion of cabbage, carrots, capsicums cooked in authentic Pakistani Style
Chicken Karahi (Boneless)
Diced Chicken cooked in authentic Pakistani Style
Chicken White Karahi
Breast Diced Chicken cooked in onion & creamy sauce
Chicken Cheese Handi
Breast Diced Chicken cooked in cheese sauce, yoghurt & herbs
Chicken Kasturi Handi
Breast Diced Chicken cooked in onion sauce & freshly ground spices
Ziyka Special
Thigh diced Chicken cooked in almond puree, yoghurt & spices
Chicken Kebab Masala
BBQ Chicken Kebabs cooked on the clay oven & toasted with onions & capsicum
Chicken Tikka Masala
BBQ Chicken marinated overnight & cooked in tomatoes & onion based sauce with traditional herbs & capsicums
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless Chicken cooked with capsicums & onions with manchurian sauces
Chicken Ginger
Boneless Chicken marinated with ginger, garlic & cooked in chef special sauce and spices
Chicken Madras
Boneless Chicken cooked in onion & tomato sauce in traditional spices
Chicken Palak
Boneless Chicken cooked in a light creamy sauce with herbs & spices
Chicken Achari
Delicious Boneless Chicken stewed in special mixture of spices & pickles
Chicken Handi
Boneless Chicken stewed in onion & tomato based sauce with chef spices
Chicken Korma
Boneless Chicken cooked with spices in almond sauce & garnished with roasted cashews
Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked in makhani sauce, cashew nuts & fresh cream with spices
VEGGIE
Lahori Paneer
Special cottage cheese cooked in authentic lahori sauce in Pakistani style
Paneer Karahi
Special cottage cheese cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce flavoured with fresh coriander & chilli
Palak Paneer
Indian cottage cheese cube cooked in fresh green spinach with combination of creamy sauce & herbs
Dal Channa
This classic channa dal recipe features sweet nutty split chickpeas with a variety of spices & aromatics
Paneer Masala
Special cottage cheese cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce with traditional herbs & spices
Shahi Paneer
Chunky pieces of cottage cheese cooked in onion, tomatoes & nuts in a rich curry
Mutter Paneer
Cooked with peas, special cottage cheese, onion & tomato sauce
Mutter Mushroom
Fresh mushroom cooked with peas, roasted spices, onion, tomato & garlic gravy
Malai Kofta
A creamy & rich preparation mode of tomatoes & cashew nuts with cottage cheese & dumplings
Veggie Masala
Pan-fried mix vegetable cooked with onions, tomatoes, green chillies & Thai chilli sauce
Dal Makhni
Black lentils slow-cooked overnight finished with fresh cream & desi butter
Paneer White Karahi
Desi White Karahi made with Paneer
Sea Food
Prawn Masala
Peeted prawns cooked with gravy and a touch of spices
Prawn Madras
Peeted prawns cooked in onions & tomato sauce in traditional spices
Prawn Lahori Karahi
Peeted prawns cooked in rich tomato sauce with garlic & mixed spices
Rice Corner
Chicken Biryani
Goat Pulao
Paneer Biryani
Chicken Fried Rice
Plain Rice
Saffron Rice
Bread Corner
Sesame Kulcha
Roghni Naan
Kalwanji Naan
Plain/Garlic/Butter Naan
Plain/Garlic/Butter Roti
Sides
Garden Salad
Mint Raita
Drinks Corner
Lemon Lime Bitter
Sprite/Coke/Fanta
Tea Corner
Kadak Chai
Kashmiri Chai
Cardamom Chai
Dessert
Gulab Jamun
Ziyka Delicious Breakfast (Broadmeadows)
Nehari Combo
Nehari served with 2 kulchas and glass of lassi or chai
Paya Combo
Paya served with 2 kulchas and glass of lassi or chai
Halwa Puri Combo
Halwa Puri served with 2 puri and glass of lassi or chai
Family Combo
Paya, nihari, Chana, halwa, 4 kulchas 2 puri, jug of lassi or tea
Paya
Channay
Nehari
French Toast (3) with tea
Extras
Aloo Pratha
Plain Paratha
Omelette Egg
Fry Egg
Lassi Jug
Chai
Pastuso
Pastuso is one of Melbourne’s standout Peruvian restaurants, tucked into AC/DC Lane in the CBD. It brings together ceviche, grilled meats, pisco, bold sauces, seafood, and the energy of a laneway restaurant with a clear identity. The location alone gives it Melbourne character, but the food is what makes it a destination.
The menu explores Peruvian cooking through coastal, Andean, and Amazonian influences, with ceviche, anticuchos, grilled dishes, vegetables, pisco cocktails, and sharing plates all part of the experience. It is a restaurant that works well for diners who want something vibrant, fresh, smoky, and different from the usual steakhouse or modern Australian format.
Pastuso is best for date nights, group dinners, visitors, pisco cocktails, ceviche, and anyone who wants a Melbourne laneway restaurant with serious flavour. It belongs in this guide because it captures what the city does well: global food, strong design, a laneway address, and a dining room that feels lively without losing focus.
Address: 19 AC/DC Lane, Melbourne 3000
pastuso Menu
ENTRADAS - SMALL BITES
OSTRAS: PACIFIC OYSTERS
NATURAL
OSTRAS: PACIFIC OYSTERS
CREAMY LECHE DE TIGRE, TOSAKA SEAWEED, TOBIKO, CORIANDER OIL
PAN DE QUINOA
FERMENTED CASSAVA BREAD, QUINOA, CULTURED MACA BUTTER
EMPANADA DEL DÍA
HOUSE MADE FRIED PASTRY WITH THE FILLING OF THE DAY
TOSTADA DE CANGREJO
SPANNER CRAB, BRIOCHE TOSTADA, ACEVICHADA, CARROT JAM, AJÍ LIMO
TARTAR DE WAGYU
SHER WAGYU BEEF TARTARE, MACA ROOT EMULSION, GREEN PLANTAIN, AJÍ AMARILLO CREAM
VIEIRA
CURED HOKKAIDO SCALLOP, ROCOTO LECHE DE TIGRE, CHARRED CORN, PALM HEART, TOBIKO
CEVICHE BAR
CEVICHE PERUANO
RUBY RED SNAPPER, AJÍ AMARILLO LECHE DE TIGRE, CARAMELISED SWEET POTATO, CHOCLO, CANCHA
TIRADITO DE MARLIN
CURED MOOLOOLABA MARLIN, LIME AND GINGER LECHE DE TIGRE, SMOKY JALAPEÑO EMULSION, BEETROOT
CAMARON ACEVICHADO
MARINATED AUSTRALIAN KING PRAWNS, ROCOTO ACEVICHADA, CHARRED AVOCADO, PURPLE POTATO CRISP
TIRADITO DE CORVINA
CURED SPENCER GULF KINGFISH, ROCOTO JAM, SMOKY ROCOTO DRESSING, PLANTAIN CHIPS, CORIANDER AND PANCA OIL
TIRADITO DE TOFU
DEEP FRIED SILKEN TOFU, LEMON DRESSING, SEAWEED, JALAPEÑO
COMIDA CALLEJERA - STREET FOOD
MOOLOOLABA ALBACORE TUNA
ANTICUCHOS: CHAR-GRILLED AJÍ PANCA MARINATED SKEWERS, SMOKED POTATO PUREE, HUACATAY DRESSING
BANNOCKBURN CHICKEN THIGH
ANTICUCHOS: CHAR-GRILLED AJÍ PANCA MARINATED SKEWERS, SMOKED POTATO PUREE, HUACATAY DRESSING
SHER WAGYU RUMP MB7
ANTICUCHOS: CHAR-GRILLED AJÍ PANCA MARINATED SKEWERS, SMOKED POTATO PUREE, HUACATAY DRESSING
BEEF HEART
ANTICUCHOS: CHAR-GRILLED AJÍ PANCA MARINATED SKEWERS, SMOKED POTATO PUREE, HUACATAY DRESSING
PASTEL DE CHOCLO
SWEET CORN CAKE, BLACK GARLIC WHIPPED FETA, PICKLED PUMPKIN, BABY CORN AND GARLIC STEMS, SMOKED ROCOTO AND SHALLOTS VINAIGRETTE
CHICHARRÓN DE CHANCHO
TWICE-COOKED PORK BELLY, PLANTAIN, PICKLED RED ONION, CUCUMBER
PULPO AL OLIVO
CHAR-GRILLED ABROLHOS ISLAND OCTOPUS, BOTIJA OLIVE MAYONNAISE, HUACATAY SALSA, CORN TOSTADAS
PLATOS PRINCIPALES - MAIN DISHES
EL POLLO
SMOKED AND ROASTED HALF BANNOCKBURN FREE-RANGE CHICKEN, CARRETILLERA SAUCE
CORDERO
CHAR-GRILLED PASTURE FED LAMB RUMP, AJÍ PANCA, ROASTED CAPSICUM, SMOKED ALMOND SAUCE, HUACATAY
SALMÓN A LO NIKKEI
ORA KING SALMON, DARK MISO BUTTER SAUCE, FERMENTED YUZU AND GREEN CHILLI, AJÍ AMARILLO, DAIKON, ENOKI MUSHROOMS
COLIFLOR
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, LIMA BEAN AND AJÍ MIRASOL PURÉE, ALMONDS, JALAPEÑO CHIMICHURRI, SMOKED PAPRIKA OIL
FUEGOS DEL PERU - FIRE
PESCADO
IN HOUSE DRY AGED MARKET FISH, JALAPEÑO CHIMICHURRI
LOMO 250G
O’CONNOR’S GRASS-FED EYE FILLET, SMOKED CHILLI SALSA
OJO DE BIFE 350G
O’CONNOR’S PREMIUM SCOTCH FILLET, SMOKED CHILLI SALSA
PARA ACOMPAÑAR- SIDES
PAPAS CON HUANCAÍNA
TWICE-COOKED POTATOES, HUANCAÍNA SAUCE, BOTIJA OLIVE
YUCAS
CASSAVA CHIPS, AJÍ ROCOTO MAYONNAISE
ENSALADA VERDE
RAMARRO FARM GREEN LEAVES, AJÍ VERDE, PEPITAS, RADISH
VEGETALES
CHAR-GRILLED BROCCOLI, GREEN BEANS, SMOKED CULTURED BUTTER, AJÍ MIRASOL, YOGHURT, ROASTED ALMONDS
POSTRE PARA TODOS - DESSERTS
TRES LECHES
TRADITIONAL LATIN AMERICAN SPONGE CAKE SOAKED IN THREE KINDS OF MILK, TORCHED MERINGUE, MACERATED BERRIES
CHOCO TEJAS
DARK CHOCOLATE BONBON, DULCE DE LECHE, PISCO INFUSED RAISIN, PECANS
PICARONES
SWEET POTATO AND PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS, FRUIT INFUSED SUGAR SYRUP, MASCARPONE CREAM
NIDO DE MATCHA
COCONUT & MATCHA SORBET, PISTACHIO, DATES
SORBETES Y HELADOS
DAILY HOUSE MADE SORBET & ICE CREAM
Hochi Mama
Hochi Mama is one of Melbourne CBD’s most popular Asian-fusion restaurants, known for bold flavours, colourful dishes, cocktails, and a lively dining room. Located on Little Bourke Street, it brings together Vietnamese influence, modern presentation, share plates, and a high-energy atmosphere that suits both casual and celebratory meals.
The menu is designed for sharing, with dishes that often move across sweet, salty, spicy, sour, crispy, and fresh flavours. It is the kind of restaurant where groups can order a spread of small plates, larger dishes, noodles, curries, salads, cocktails, and desserts, then turn dinner into a more social experience. The room has enough energy for birthdays and group nights, but the food still has enough flavour to keep the meal grounded.
Hochi Mama is best for group dinners, date nights, birthday meals, cocktails, and diners who want a fun Melbourne CBD restaurant with strong Asian-fusion flavours. It represents a very Melbourne style of dining: bold, social, colourful, and built for sharing.
Address: 35 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
Hochi Mama Menu
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KINGFISH SASHIMI (GF)
LIME, CHILLI, GARLIC, BASIL, CORIANDER, COCONUT CREAM, FRIED SHALLOT
BETEL LEAF BITES (3PC)(N/GF)
PRAWN OR TOFU (VG), NAM PRIK PLA, COCONUT, SHALLOT, PEANUTS
HOCHI CHICKEN BAO (2PC)
FRIED CHICKEN, KIMCHI, SPICY MAYO
GREEN TEA TOFU BAO (2PC)(VG)
FRIED TOFU, CUCUMBER, SRIRACHA, VEGAN MAYO
PRAWN BITES (3PC)(N/GF)
SLICED LETTUCE, CUCUMBER, SHALLOT, PEANUT SAUCE, TOGARASHI
TUNA TATAKI (GF)
SPICY YUZU PONZU, SESAME, PICKLED DAIKON
LOBSTER TACOS (3PC)
CRISPY SAGO, SPICY LOBSTER, CHIVES, CHILLI OIL
SATAY CHICKEN (2PC)(N/GF)
CHICKEN THIGH, SATAY SAUCE, NUOC CHAM DRESSING
BANH MI SLIDERS (2PC)
PRAWN PATTY, SRIRACHA MAYO, MUSHROOM TRUFFLE PATE, BRIOCHE BUN
SPICY TEMPURA PRAWNS (GF)
CRISPY PRAWNS, CHILLI MAYO, CHIVES
CRISPY FRIED DUMPLINGS (4PC)
PRAWN,TOM YUM SAUCE (CGF) OR VEGETARIAN, SPICY SOY SAUCE (VG)
ROAST DUCK WONTON CRISPS (4PC)
ROAST DUCK OR VEGAN DUCK (VG), MIXED HERB, FRIED SHALLOT, MAMA’S SECRET SAUCE
CHICKEN SIUMAI (3PC)
STEAMED DUMPLINGS, SPICY SOY SAUCE
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MAMA’S PAD THAI
CHICKEN OR PRAWN OR TOFU (V), RICE NOODLES, BEANSPROUTS, EGG, GARLIC CHIVES
CRISPY BARRAMUNDI SALAD (GF)
BARRAMUNDI FILLET, FRESH HERBS, SPICY THAI SLAW, CITRUS DRESSING
HANOI STYLE CURRY (CGF)
PORK HOK, BETEL LEAF, LIME LEAF, YOUNG PEPPERCORN
LAMB MASSAMAN CURRY (N/GF)
LAMB SHANK, PINEAPPLE, PUMPKIN, ROASTED CASHEWS, COCONUT
CHINESE BROCCOLI (CGF)
PORK BELLY OR TOFU (VG), MAMA’S HOUSEMADE SAUCE
SWEET & SOUR VEGAN DUCK (VG)
PINEAPPLE, ONION, CAPSICUM, CHERRY TOMATOES
MAMA’S BEEF RIB
TWICE COOKED BEEF RIBS, GREEN APPLE SALAD, FRESH HERBS, SPICY HOUSEMADE SAUCE, BANANA BLOSSOMS
RED DUCK CURRY (N/GF)
LYCHEE, PINEAPPLE, CHERRY TOMATO, CHINESE BROCCOLI, ZUCCHINI, PEANUTS
CASHEW STIR-FRY (N/CGF)
CRISPY CHICKEN OR TOFU (VG), CAPSICUM, CHINESE CELERY, CASHEWS, SPRING ONION, CHILLI
SOUTHSIDE CURRY (CGF)
CHICKEN OR TOFU (VG), PENANG-STYLE COCONUT CURRY
MEKONG CHICKEN
FRIED MARYLAND CHICKEN, SWEET CHILLI SAUCE
MAMA’S FRIED RICE (CGF)
SOFT SHELL CRAB OR TOFU (V), BASIL, CHILLI, EGG, SNAKE BEANS
STIR-FRY EGGPLANT (V/CGF)
EGGPLANT, THAI BASIL, YOUNG PEPPERCORN, CHILLI, WILD GINGER
PAD SEE EW
BEEF OR VEGETABLES (V), FLAT NOODLES, EGG, CHINESE BROCCOLI
sides
FRAGRANT JASMINE RICE (VG/GF)
COCONUT JASMINE RICE (VG/GF)
HANOI STYLE GREENS (VG/GF)
ROTI W SATAY SAUCE (VG/N)
VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS (4PC)(VG)
SEAFOOD SPRING ROLLS (4PC)
Cocktails
HOOCHI MAMA (VG)
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN, ST GERMAIN ELDERFLOWER, CUCUMBER, GINGER BEER, FRESH MINT
MANDARIN QUEEN (VG)
APEROL, MANDARIN LIQUEUR, YUZU, LEMON, AQUAFABA
LYCHEEZY (VG)
BACARDI BLANCA, LYCHEE LIQUEUR, PINK GRAPEFRUIT
TOKYO DRIFT (VG)
ST GERMAIN ELDERFLOWER, MIDORI, SAKE, RHUBARB BITTERS, CUCUMBER, LEMON
MAMA’S MARGARITA (VG)
PATRON REPOSADO, LIME, AGAVE
LESLIE CHOW (VG)
HAKUSHIKA SAKE, YUZU, LYCHEE LIQUEUR, LEMON, AQUAFABA
UP IN SMOKE (VG)
BACARDI COCONUT RUM, COCONUT CREAM, LIME, WHITE CHOCOLATE, PINEAPPLE
PEACH PRINCESS (VG)
GREY GOOSE PEACH & ROSEMARY, SCHNAPPS, PEACH, LEMON
VIETNAMESE ESPRESSO MARTINI
GREY GOOSE VODKA, TIA MARIA, CONDENSED MILK, VIETNAMESE COFFEE
PASH & DASH (VG)
ABSOLUT VANILLA VODKA, PASSOA, LICOR 43, PASSIONFRUIT, WHITE CHOCOLATE, AQUAFABA
GOLDEN CHILD (VG)
PATRON REPOSADO, MANDARIN, MONTENEGRO, LIME
Philippe
Philippe brings refined French bistro cooking to Collins Street, with a dining room that feels elegant without being overly formal. Led by chef Philippe Mouchel, the restaurant has the confidence of a classic French kitchen but the accessibility of a Melbourne city restaurant, making it useful for lunch, dinner, business meals, and special occasions.
The menu is built around French technique, seasonal produce, rotisserie-style comfort, seafood, meat, sauces, and dishes that feel polished but not fussy. It is the kind of restaurant where the cooking has structure and tradition behind it, but the overall experience remains warm and contemporary. That balance makes Philippe a strong option for diners who want European refinement without a stiff fine-dining mood.
Philippe is best for date nights, business lunches, pre-theatre meals, French food lovers, and anyone looking for a polished CBD restaurant near the Paris end of Collins Street. It adds a classic French element to this guide and gives the list another strong city dining room with serious culinary pedigree.
Address: 115 Collins Street, Melbourne 3004
Philippe Menu
Hors D'oeuvres
Tarago Orange Fennel Marinated Olives
Quail Foie Gras Parfait, Red Currant Orange Ginger Jam, Toasted Brioche
Oasted Bone Marrow, Parsley Salad
Mussels Escabèche On Toast, Aiöli, Parsley
Salad
Mesclun Salad
Huitres And Caviar
Chef ’S Oyster Selection, 2 Angasi, 2 Sydney Rock, 2 Oysters In Sea Water Jelly
Daily Selection Of Freshly Shucked Oysters, Shallot Vinegar, Lemon 1/2 Doz
Oysters, Sea Water Jelly, Watercress Chantilly
Angasi Oyster, Smoky Bay Sa
Sturia Oscietra Caviar, Blinis 15Gm Tin
Starters
Pâté Croûte, Pork, Chicken, Foie Gras, Pistachios, Pickled Vegetables
Cured Ora King Salmon, Baby Cucumber, Avocado, Yogurt Vinaigrette
Charcuterie Selection, House Pickles
Plats
Bannockburn Chicken Breast Rôtissoire, Mushrooms, New Season Borlotti Beans Coq Au Vin Ragoût
Poached Gold Band Snapper, Ratatouille, Autumn Fumet
Charcoal Grilled Cauliflower, Broccolini, Puffed Wheat, Vinaigrette
Boeuf Cuit A La Braise
Collinson Co Pasture Raised Porterhouse 300G
Collinson Co Pasture Raised Eye Fillet 280G
Mayura Station Chocolate Fed Wagyu Rump Cap 300Gm
Garnitures
French Fries, Parmesan Rosemary
Peas Á La Francaise, Mint Cream
Gourmandises
Michel Cluizel Chocolate Sablé, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
New Season Chestnut Mont Blanc, Blackberry Sorbet
Chou Profiterole, Hazelnut Praliné Chantilly, Praliné Ice Cream
These Types Of Dishes Are Being Served
Oysters
Freshly shucked oysters; available Monday to Friday; all day in the bar; & Saturdays from 5pm
Function Menus
2 COURSE SET MENU $65
Please select 2 dishes per course
3 COURSE SET MENU $80
Please select 3 dishes per course
5 COURSE DEGUSTATION MENU $120
Please select 3 dishes per course
CANAPES MENU $25 pp
For ½ hour pre dinner canapes
TRUFFLE
3g of premium Australian Perigod truffle 25
OYSTERS $50 per dozen
Sydney Rock or Pacific oysters freshly shucked in our oyster bar and served with shallot vinegar & lemon
ASSIETTE DE FRUITS DE MER $50 pp
Lobster, oyster selection, prawns, salmon tartare, scallop ceviche, mussels escabéche
CHARCUTERIE $32
Kitchen charcuterie selection, house pickles, cornichons
SIDE DISHES $10
Fries, parmesan, rosemary
CHEESE selection of 5 $35
Our selection of local & imported cheeses, house crackers
Wazzup Falafel
Wazzup Falafel is a Northcote favourite focused on plant-based falafel and Middle Eastern comfort food. Located on High Street, it brings a more casual, neighbourhood-driven energy to this guide, showing that some of Melbourne’s best eating happens outside the CBD in small, focused restaurants with a clear specialty.
The menu is built around falafel, hummus, pita, salads, sauces, pickles, and the kind of food that feels fresh, filling, and practical at the same time. A good falafel shop succeeds through texture and balance: crisp edges, soft centres, bright herbs, creamy hummus, sharp pickles, and sauces that bring everything together. Wazzup Falafel’s appeal is that it treats a simple format seriously.
Wazzup Falafel is best for casual lunches, plant-based meals, quick dinners, takeaway, and relaxed Northcote eating. It adds an important everyday option to this guide and shows that the best restaurants in Melbourne do not always need tablecloths or long menus. Sometimes they just need to do one thing very well.
Address: 343 High Street, Northcote 3070
Wazzup Falafel Menu
Salad
Falafel Salad (VG)
Made with eight falafel balls, mixed leaves, tahini, cherry tomatoes, olives, mixed pickles and Wazzup falafel herbs. Popular
In the Box
Knockout Falafel Box (VG)
Comes with one stuffed falafel, five falafel balls, hummus, tahini, mixed pickles, cauliflower, eggplant, Wazzup falafel herbs, cherry tomatoes, olives, Wazzup falafel sauce and pita bread.
Falafel Box (VG)
Comes with twelve falafel balls, hummus, tahini, mixed pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives, Wazzup falafel herbs, Wazzup falafel sauce and pita bread. Popular
Jnr Falafel Box (VG)(GF)
Comes with five falafel balls, hummus, tahini, mixed pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives, Wazzup falafel herbs and Wazzup falafel sauce.
FSP (VG)
Chips, eight falafel balls, hummus, tahini, mixed pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives, Wazzup falafel herbs, Wazzup falafel sauce and pita bread.
JNR FSP (VG)(GF)
Chips, five falafel balls, hummus, tahini, mixed pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives, Wazzup falafel herbs and Wazzup falafel sauce.
Wazzup Falafel Specials
Stuffed Falafel (VG)(GF)
Stuffed with onions, sumac, red chilli flakes and sesame seeds on top.
Musabbaha (VG)(GF)
Hummus topped with boiled whole chickpeas, Wazzup falafel herbs, Wazzup falafel sauce and olive oil.
Motabal (VG)(GF)
Smoked eggplant, tahini, lemon, olive oil, cherry tomatoes and Wazzup falafel herbs.
On Wrap
Falafel Wrap (VG)
Made with eight falafel balls, hummus, tahini, tomatoes, pickles, turnips, baby rocket, cucumber, mint and Wazzup falafel herbs.
Special Falafel Wrap (VG)
Made with eight falafel balls, hummus, tahini, tomatoes, pickles, turnips, baby rocket, cucumber, mint, Wazzup falafel herbs, fried eggplant and cauliflower and chips(inside the wrap).
Falafel Pita Pocket (VG)
Made with eight falafel balls, hummus, tomatoes, cucumber, pickles, rocket, mint leaves, tahini and Wazzup falafel herbs.
Special Falafel Pita Pocket (VG)
Made with eight falafel balls, hummus, tomatoes, cucumber, pickles, rocket, mint leaves, tahini, Wazzup falafel herbs, fried eggplant and cauliflower and chips.(inside the pita)
To Go
Falafel Stick (VG)(GF)
Five falafel balls.
Hummus Bowl (VG)(GF)
Creamy hummus topped with boiled whole chickpeas, olive oil, wazzup falafel sauce and wazzup falafel herbs.
Chips (VG)(GF)
Crispy potato chips.
Pickles Plate
Mixed pickles, Cherry tomatoes, olives and pickles green chilli.
Drinks
Wild One Organic Sparkling Mineral Water
Famous Soda Co
Popular
Superfood Smoothie
Popular
Chiki Chiki
Chiki Chiki is a casual Japanese restaurant in the Melbourne CBD, serving the kind of food that works well for quick lunches, easy dinners, students, city workers, and anyone who wants a satisfying meal without a long sit-down experience. Located on Elizabeth Street, it adds a practical Japanese option to this guide.
The menu is built around comforting Japanese favourites such as rice bowls, udon, fried chicken, tofu dishes, toppings, pickles, and simple combinations that are easy to customise. It is the kind of restaurant where the appeal is speed, flavour, value, and convenience rather than formal service. That makes it an important part of how people actually eat in the city.
Chiki Chiki is best for quick CBD meals, casual lunches, Japanese comfort food, solo dining, and takeaway. It rounds out this guide by showing that Melbourne’s best restaurant experiences can be casual and accessible as well as polished and destination-driven.
Address: 187 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
Chiki Chiki Menu
Udon Noodle (Hot & Cold) うどん
Beef & Egg Noodle 肉温玉うどん (温)
Signature Sukiyaki Beef, Ontama (63 Degrees Soft Boiled Egg) & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed
Beef Curry Noodle 肉カレーうどん (温)
Sukiyaki Beef, Japanese Curry And Udon Noodle. Noodle, Soup, Curry Are Served Separately. Try Noodle With Curry Sauce And Then Add Soup To Enjoy The Difference. Alternatively Try Noodle With Soup First And Add Curry Sauce. Ser
Beef Noodle 肉うどん (温）
Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed
Fried Tofu Noodle きつねうどん (温)
Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd, Udon Noodle & Dashi Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Add Sukiyaki Beef And Ontama Egg (Soft Boiled Egg) Are Recommended. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed
Beef & Prawn Noodle 肉えび天うどん (温)
Prawn Tempura, Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed
Beef & Fried Tofu Noodle 肉きつねうどん（温）
Signature Sukiyaki Beef, Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd, Udon Noodle & Dashi Soup Noodle And Soup Is Servsukiyaki Beef,
Cold Beef & Egg Noodle 肉温玉ぶっかけ（冷）
Soft Boiled Egg (Or We Call It Onsen Tamago/ Ontama In Japan) Is Cooked In 63 Degrees Water. Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Also Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.
Cold Beef & Prawn Noodle 肉えび天ぶっかけ（冷）
Cold Udon Noodle & Cold Dashi Soy Sacue, Served With Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Prawn Tempura. Try Without Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Squeezing Lemon. Add Ontama Egg As Extra Option Is Recommedned. Served With Spring Onion, Tenkasu (Crispy Tempura Bits) And Wakame Seaweed.
Cold Beef & Fried Tofu Noodle 肉きつねぶっかけ（冷）
Kitsune(Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd) Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Also Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.
Cold Beef & Kimchi Noodle 肉キムチぶっかけ（冷）
Korean Kimchi Is Best Combination With Cold Udon Noodle & Cold Dashi Soy Sacue, Served With Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef. Try Without Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Squeezing Lemon. Add Ontama Egg As Extra Option Is Recommedned. Served With Spring Onion, Tenkasu (Crispy Tempura Bits) And Wakame Seaweed.
Cold Beef Noddle 肉ぶっかけ（冷）
Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.
Karaage Curry Noodle 唐揚げカレーうどん (温)
Fresh Chicken Marinated With Soy, Ginger, Garlic, Honey Etc.Karaage Chicken Is Japanese Style Crispy Deep Fried Chicken. Enjoy It With Japanese Curry Sauce And Udon Noodle. Served With Udon Noodle Soup Too. Noodle, Soup, Curry Are Served Separately. Try Noodle With Curry Sauce And Then Add Soup To Enjoy The Difference. Or You Can Try Noodle With Soup First And Add Curry Sauce. Served With Spring
Donburi Rice Bowl 丼もの
Karaage Chicken Curry Rice からあげカレーライス
Curry Sauce Is Served Separately
Ontama Gyu (Beef) Don Rice Bowl 温玉牛丼
Sukiyaki Beef And Soft Boiled Egg On Rice
Karaage Chicken Don からあげ丼
Crispy Karaage Chicken, On Rice With Homemade Wafu Sauce & Kewpie Mayo Swirl.
Beef Curry Rice ビーフカレーライス
Curry Sauce Is Served Separately
Gyu (Beef) Don 牛丼
Signature Sukiyaki Beef On Rice
Kimchi Gyu Don キムチ牛丼
Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef And Korean Kimchi Is The Best Combination, As Extra Topping , We Recommend Ontama Egg (Soft Boiled Egg)
Katsu Chikcken Curry Rice
Teriyaki Chicken Don チキン丼
Beef Curry Rice Ontama 温玉ビーフカレーライス
Teriyaki Chicken Don Ontama 温玉チキン丼
Sides 天ぷら・揚げ物・その他
Crab Cream Croquettes (3 Cs) カニクリームコロッケ
Potato Croquettes (3Pcs) ポテトコロッケ
Vegetarian Potato Croquette 3 Pieces
Kimchi 韓国キムチ
Ontama Egg 温泉卵
Soft Boiled Egg , Onsene Tamago, Is Egg Cooked In 63 Degrees Water . Recommend As Extra Topping For Udon Noodle Or Rice Bowl Dishes.
Seaweed Salad 中華ワカメサラダ
Sukiyaki Beef (Single Serve) ビーフ単品
Signature Sukiyaki Beef
Takoyaki 8Pcs たこ焼き
Octopus Balls 8Pcs
Karaage Chicken (6 Pcs) からあげ
Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken , 6 Pieces
Prawn Tempura (3 Pcs) 海老の天ぷら
Sweet Potato Tempura 3P サツマイモの天ぷら
Steamed Rice ライス
Steamed Rice
Pumpkin Tempura 3P かぼちゃの天ぷら
Clear Dashi Soup 自家製うどん出汁
Our Signature Clear Dashi Soup Is Cooked Daily From Dried Aged Fish Katsuo Bonito ,Niboshi Iriko Young Sardine, Konbu Kelp, And Shiitake Mushroom. It Is Good To Have With Rice Too.
Dipping Sauce & Spicy Chilli ソース・チリ
Sichimi Chilli 七味唐辛子
Japanese Spice Mixture Containing Seven Ingredients
Homemade Garlic Chilli Oil 自家製ガーリックチリオイル
Kewpie Mayo マヨネーズ
Katsu Sauce カツソース
Ten Don Sauce 天丼ソース
Homemade Dashi Sweet Soy Tempura Sauce
Sriracha Sauce スリラチャソース
Sweet Chilli Sauce スイートチリソース
Drink ドリンク
Water ミネラルウォーター
Bottled Water 500Ml
Green Tea O-I Ocha Koi おーいお茶(濃い茶)
Oi Ocha Unsweetened Bold Green Tea (Koicha) 500Ml
Lemonade レモネード
Calpico Water カルピスウォーター
Coca-Cola Zero コカコーラ・ゼロ
Coca-Cola Classic コカコーラ
Coca-Cola Classic 375Ml
Soda Drink Original Flavor はじけてソーダ
Green Tea O-I Ocha おーいお茶
Oi Ocha Unsweetened Green Tea (Made With Australian Green Tea) 500Ml
Roasted Green Tea O-I Ocha おーいお茶（ほうじ茶）
Oi Ocha Unsweetened Roasted Green Tea (Hojicha) 500Ml
Final thoughts
The best restaurants in Melbourne show how varied the city’s dining scene can be. Pho A Gogo brings Vietnamese comfort food to Southbank, while Trattoria Emilia and Philippe add Italian and French refinement in the CBD. Mint & Co brings lounge-style dining to Carlton, Ziyka adds Pakistani and Indian flavours to Lygon Street, and Wazzup Falafel shows the strength of casual neighbourhood dining in Northcote. San Telmo, Pastuso, Hochi Mama, and Chiki Chiki add even more range through Argentine steak, Peruvian laneway dining, bold Vietnamese fusion, and Japanese comfort food.
Together, these restaurants show why Melbourne is such an exciting city to eat in. The best meals here can be simple or theatrical, casual or polished, plant-based or meat-heavy, spicy or comforting, laneway-based or neighbourhood-focused. Whether you are looking for pho, falafel, Pakistani barbecue, handmade pasta, French bistro cooking, Argentine steak, Peruvian ceviche, Japanese rice bowls, or Asian-fusion share plates, Melbourne has a restaurant for the occasion.