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1. Hochi Mama CBD
4.6
Exceptional(3134)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 83 times today
Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.
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2. Lagoon Dining
4.8
Exceptional(517)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Carlton
Booked 12 times today
Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.
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3. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
4.6
Exceptional(156)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Fitzroy
Booked 18 times today
A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.
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4. Lee Ho Fook
4.6
Exceptional(65)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 12 times today
Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ - inspired from the Warren Zevon lyrics in Werewolves of London.A Chinese restaurant, hidden down a Melbourne laneway, off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.Our cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given to us by generations of Chinese Australians and taking it to a highly personal and creative direction.A new style of Chinese cuisine.From the mind of Victor Liong.
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5. TOTE Bar & Dining
4.2
Awesome(234)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Moonee Ponds
Booked 11 times today
A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.
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6. Vue de monde
4.9
Exceptional(1829)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 32 times today
Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.
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7. Kiss & Tell
4.6
Exceptional(471)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 53 times today
Kiss & Tell is a foodie's paradise with its Asian fusion tapas menu that has been curated and designed by 'Hochi Mama'. Reviewers rave about the 'amazing food', 'great ambience' and 'excellent service'. The restaurant also has a 'beautiful cocktail list' and a 'nice low lit atmosphere'. The fact that it's a 'hidden gem' and a 'great place for dinner with friends' just adds to its charm.
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8. Cha Ching
4.5
Awesome(403)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 48 times today
Cha Ching is a real treat for foodies. The Asian fusion menu is a creative take on traditional dishes, with a unique blend of flavors that reviewers love. From the 'Feed Me' menu option to the salmon sashimi and beef tartare, it's all about the food here. The service is also praised, with attentive staff and quick service. As one reviewer puts it, 'every dish we ordered was beautifully presented and tasted delicious.'
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9. Serai Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(589)
Price: Very Expensive
• Filipino • Melbourne CBD
Booked 19 times today
When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.​At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.
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10. Freyja
4.7
Exceptional(522)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 35 times today
Freyja is a foodie haven with a Michelin-starred chef, Jae Bang, leading the kitchen with a 'New Nordic' approach to Australian dining. Reviewers consistently rave about the excellent, flavorful dishes and beautiful presentation. The 'modern romantic ambiance' and 'attentive service' only add to the dining experience. One reviewer even mentioned the 'artistic and very fine' nature of the food, emphasizing the unique and creative approach to culinary art.
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  • alizsa
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    waiters and service were amazing, super nice and even joked around with us when we were taking photos and doing karaoke. food was also really good, chef taste menu was perfect portions for us and such a good mix of different asian cuisines. the vibe and setting was beautiful and my friends loved the experience there. would love to come back
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    Rice Queen Oriental Diner and BarPrice: Expensive• Asian• Fitzroy
    •
    4.6
  • Tracey
    Melbourne •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I can't think of anything to fault in our recent dining experience at Tote. I eat out a lot but I think this is the only restaurant I have visited 5 times. Everything about our evening was spot on, the food, the drinks, the service, the ambience, the attention to detail from the staff in ensuring glasses weren't empty and the timing between the courses was perfect. Consideration of our party with dietary restrictions was amazing too.
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    TOTE Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Australian• Moonee Ponds
    •
    4.2
  • Jessica
    Gold Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We went for the Feed Me menu after seeing a show at The Princess Theatre. Being vegan our options were limited but every plate was super delicious! The staff were engaging, friendly and helpful. Although we had a small table almost in a corner it didn't feel cramped and we hardly noticed the diners around us. Great value. Great location. Amazing food. Highly recommend
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    Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.6
  • David
    New York City •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Why on earth would you pay a similar price (perhaps a tiny tiny less) to eat ordinary when you could have seriously great food. I traveled an extra 10 mins and paid an extra $10 and got a 100000 times better meal and experience. #dontsettleforless
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    Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
    •
    4.8
  • Peter
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Nov 2024
    Simply amazing food & seamless service. Wonderful venue for special occasions. Thank you Victor & team 🙏
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    Lee Ho FookPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.6

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