Explore The Best Asian Restaurants in Melbourne
Find a fun-packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJs and a private karaoke room at Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar on Brunswick Street in vibrant Fitzroy. Stop by Melbourne’s premier Southeast Asian dining destination, Chin Chin's At Koto Moon on Rathdowne Street in Carlton North for the best fine dining asian melbourne of the best fare from Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and China…... It is a journey that begins with the senses and takes you on a culinary adventure like no other. Melbourne’s food scene is packed with new places to eat – here’s our top 4 Asian fusion eateries you need to try in Melbourne.
We love the textures, polish and downright deliciousness of the Banh Mi Finger ($9). It’s a delicate, gamey delight of creamy Chicken Liver Pate sandwiched between 2 slithers of tiger-striped, pieces of thin bread. The cheerful staff are also more than capable of shaking up a tasty cocktail or 2. Rather than a regular Set Menu, QT Kitchen shows it’s more upmarket credentials with a Chef Degustation at $120pp for 10 or more.
But the flavor, fragrance and variety Asian cuisine offers, no one can match. The wide variety of flavor and tastes from different domains of the world, mixed with Asian recipes brings people together. The time you will first eat one bit of Asian cuisine, immense flavor will fill your mouth. You might have experienced the explosion of too many flavors with the exact right amount of potency which puts this cuisine under the top choice of individuals. Each dish of Asian cuisine has its own unique combination of flavors and aromas, carefully crafted to produce delicious results. You must have noticed that Asian cuisine is strongly focused on delivering bold and tasty flavor combinations.
If the $2.5 million fit-out doesn’t draw you in, the garlicky aroma of toum, fresh bread and fire-grilled chicken surely will. This is the third Farro pizzeria, and it delivers the same level of polish as its siblings. Step inside for great Italian cocktails, an extensive range of pizzas – all of which can be made gluten-free or vegan – plus pastas and antipasti. This two-storey joint is warmly lit and moody, with long timber tables and cosy booths. Order Mediterranean-style share plates, choose a bottle from the wall, and tuck in with your favourite people.
Throughout December, Longrain will be donating $2 donation from every bill. Join us to see in the New Year in the vibrant Longrain dining room! Its a special one-off banquet menu full of twists on the Longrain classics. Rock Sugar brings #rockingthai food and #rocktails to the heart of South Yarra. They have some fun and creative non-boozy drinks that can make your day!
Every cocktail tells a story and embraces the essence of South East Asia. Elements like lemongrass, exotic fruits and even everyone’s favourite bubble tea are what sets Bobbi’s cocktail list apart from the rest. An insane spices Wagyu tartare, served with roasted marrow and Chinese doughnuts. The fried ice-cream at Annam is one of the best dishes we ate in 2017. Head to The Hot Bird on Koornang Road in Carnegie for a modern take on a classic local chicken shop, specialising in rotisserie free-range chicken, fresh salads and burgers.
While Sichuan food is king here, the entire menu is stylish, vibrant and well-balanced. One of the true icons of Melbourne dining, Flower Drum’s low-lit, seductive ambience and consistently impeccable service are reasons to visit alone. But if you’re after the gold standard for Cantonese cuisine in the city, look no further. Since the opening of Ezard, Teage Ezard has since added Gingerboy, Black by Ezard and Ezard at Levantine Hill - three further triumphs for the already acclaimed restauranteur. But in the eyes of patrons and critics alike, Ezard remains the favourite.
SOUL Dining offers a tasting menu too, with all the above plus desserts. Their purple sweet potato pastry with milk sorbet or their green tea baba with yuza syrup and black sesame gelato are delicious. They serve street food snacks such as crispy scallion fritters with tamarind sauce and turmeric and tiger prawn cakes, as well as prawn and pork rice paper rolls with hoisin sauce. Headed by chef James Turno the restaurant features a family-style menu that celebrates Italian cuisine. If you’re a pizza fan, the restaurant has various pizzas, a vast array of classic pizza toppings, and pizza dipping. Chef Enza Soto heads their dessert menu, and it features mandarin sorbet ($14) and coconut soy pudding.
Con Christopoulos and Stavros Konis as they invite you to experience a shared passion for authentic Greek cuisine and hospitality. Or, if you’re hoping to take advantage of the sun you can book out the enclosed courtyard that is filled with both greenery and natural light. You can book out its upstairs space for a private function for anywhere between 16 to 32 guests. They also have an upstairs lounge and courtyard area if you are looking for something a little bigger. Their event packs include a variety of smaller Euro-inspired plates and drinks, so all your guests are sure to have a good time.
We love the textures, polish and downright deliciousness of the Banh Mi Finger ($9). It’s a delicate, gamey delight of creamy Chicken Liver Pate sandwiched between 2 slithers of tiger-striped, pieces of thin bread. The cheerful staff are also more than capable of shaking up a tasty cocktail or 2. Rather than a regular Set Menu, QT Kitchen shows it’s more upmarket credentials with a Chef Degustation at $120pp for 10 or more.
But the flavor, fragrance and variety Asian cuisine offers, no one can match. The wide variety of flavor and tastes from different domains of the world, mixed with Asian recipes brings people together. The time you will first eat one bit of Asian cuisine, immense flavor will fill your mouth. You might have experienced the explosion of too many flavors with the exact right amount of potency which puts this cuisine under the top choice of individuals. Each dish of Asian cuisine has its own unique combination of flavors and aromas, carefully crafted to produce delicious results. You must have noticed that Asian cuisine is strongly focused on delivering bold and tasty flavor combinations.
If the $2.5 million fit-out doesn’t draw you in, the garlicky aroma of toum, fresh bread and fire-grilled chicken surely will. This is the third Farro pizzeria, and it delivers the same level of polish as its siblings. Step inside for great Italian cocktails, an extensive range of pizzas – all of which can be made gluten-free or vegan – plus pastas and antipasti. This two-storey joint is warmly lit and moody, with long timber tables and cosy booths. Order Mediterranean-style share plates, choose a bottle from the wall, and tuck in with your favourite people.
Throughout December, Longrain will be donating $2 donation from every bill. Join us to see in the New Year in the vibrant Longrain dining room! Its a special one-off banquet menu full of twists on the Longrain classics. Rock Sugar brings #rockingthai food and #rocktails to the heart of South Yarra. They have some fun and creative non-boozy drinks that can make your day!
Every cocktail tells a story and embraces the essence of South East Asia. Elements like lemongrass, exotic fruits and even everyone’s favourite bubble tea are what sets Bobbi’s cocktail list apart from the rest. An insane spices Wagyu tartare, served with roasted marrow and Chinese doughnuts. The fried ice-cream at Annam is one of the best dishes we ate in 2017. Head to The Hot Bird on Koornang Road in Carnegie for a modern take on a classic local chicken shop, specialising in rotisserie free-range chicken, fresh salads and burgers.
While Sichuan food is king here, the entire menu is stylish, vibrant and well-balanced. One of the true icons of Melbourne dining, Flower Drum’s low-lit, seductive ambience and consistently impeccable service are reasons to visit alone. But if you’re after the gold standard for Cantonese cuisine in the city, look no further. Since the opening of Ezard, Teage Ezard has since added Gingerboy, Black by Ezard and Ezard at Levantine Hill - three further triumphs for the already acclaimed restauranteur. But in the eyes of patrons and critics alike, Ezard remains the favourite.
SOUL Dining offers a tasting menu too, with all the above plus desserts. Their purple sweet potato pastry with milk sorbet or their green tea baba with yuza syrup and black sesame gelato are delicious. They serve street food snacks such as crispy scallion fritters with tamarind sauce and turmeric and tiger prawn cakes, as well as prawn and pork rice paper rolls with hoisin sauce. Headed by chef James Turno the restaurant features a family-style menu that celebrates Italian cuisine. If you’re a pizza fan, the restaurant has various pizzas, a vast array of classic pizza toppings, and pizza dipping. Chef Enza Soto heads their dessert menu, and it features mandarin sorbet ($14) and coconut soy pudding.
Con Christopoulos and Stavros Konis as they invite you to experience a shared passion for authentic Greek cuisine and hospitality. Or, if you’re hoping to take advantage of the sun you can book out the enclosed courtyard that is filled with both greenery and natural light. You can book out its upstairs space for a private function for anywhere between 16 to 32 guests. They also have an upstairs lounge and courtyard area if you are looking for something a little bigger. Their event packs include a variety of smaller Euro-inspired plates and drinks, so all your guests are sure to have a good time.
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