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Askal, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Askal

4.3
4.3
105 Reviews
$41 to $100
Filipino

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Askal is Melbourne’s newest contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar located on 167 Exhibition Street. Comprised of a dynamic team of culinary experts, Askal is a three-storey establishment sits in a historical building from the 1800s. The menu is a celebration of traditional Filipino flavours and techniques, showcasing bold and vibrant dishes inspired by ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9639 2795
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Rivera
  • Catering
    Currently not offering catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For event enquiries please email events@askalmelb.com.For tables over 12 people please call in and we can help you book a suitable table for the night.
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross Street
    Exhibition Street & Bourke Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 86 Stop.<br />Close to Parliament Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • DESSERT/BAR

    A$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Mar 2025 only
    MFWF Askal/Kariton
    DESSERT/BAR photo
  • New Years Eve

    A$199.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    21:00
    Ring in the New Year with Askal and Inuman! For $199 per person, enjoy: An exclusive gathering with only 40 guests A delectable selection of canapés Free-flowing* wine and beer *Cocktails, spirits and premium wines are available for purchase. Where: Inuman, 3/F 167 Exhibition St., Melbourne VIC 3000 When: 9 PM - 1 AM Raise your glass and toast to a new year filled with a killer rooftop view. Secure your spot now—limited tickets are available!
    New Years Eve photo
  • BAHALA KA NA - Chef Selection

    A$79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience Askal's vibrant and sumptuous menu! Enjoy a sharing banquet menu for the entire table that will showcase the diverse flavours and techniques for Filipino cuisine $79pp Note: unfortunately, we are unable to cater for fructose, onion and garlic intolerances
    BAHALA KA NA  - Chef Selection photo

What 105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Askal offers a delightful fusion of Filipino cuisine with a modern twist, receiving praise for its "amazing food" and "elevated Filipino dishes." The ambiance is described as cozy and perfect for conversations. The staff is "friendly and knowledgeable," enhancing the overall dining experience. However, some reviews mention service delays and pricing concerns. Despite minor issues, Askal is highly recommended for its unique culinary offerings.

105 Reviews
  1. Gilbert

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. We ordered the Fiesta all on menu. I was so full i could barely walk afterwards. Food is delicately done, well presented, very generous servings and so full of flavour. The chefs did a good job of giving you time to rest between each course of meal. The signature meal ( Beef Pares in Claypot rice)did not disappoint as it is actually the best dish for the night. I also enjoyed the Calamansi flavoured mocktail… We will surely be coming back next time! Thank you Askal for a wonderful tiime!

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  2. Marjorie

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, great service & atmosphere. It was my second visit & will happily return.

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  3. Victoria

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tad noisy but food is great as usual. New calamansi cocktails were great

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  4. Jaime

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a mouse. I emailed them about it and they didn't respond.

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  5. Carla

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, a little overpriced when you look at the portions but all around I did enjoy the flavours. The service on the other hand was not what I was expecting. For a restaurant to apply that they are a fine dining experience I did not feel that at all. It seemed as though it was just my table but we were not looked after the way I expected. They sat us down and then just forgot about us. We waited about 20 minutes before I called someone over. If your fine dining give us 5-10mins to look over the drink menu then come back in another 10 if we are not ready to order food. I have been to “normal” restaurants where the service was 10x better than what we got here, and the fact that we ordered an entree and main and the cost being $120 it just was not worth it in my opinion and will probably not be back

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  6. Jennifer

    Melbourne

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I wasn’t impressed by our dining experience last night. We shared the Piyesta menu and overall, my impression of the flavour profiles was it was dominated by an overly generous use of coconut vinegar. And this particularly impacted the showpiece kare kare, which had none of the creamy, coconutty, sweet, peanutty flavour in its sauce. Instead, the dish was strangely bitterly salty as if it had been fermented with too much ampalaya. It was unpalatable to me and a real waste of wagyu (which was very tender), and the waiter, instead of probing to see if there was anything wrong with the clearly half-consumed dish between 3, simply asked the bland, “how’s everything?” and accepted my dining companions’ assurances and cleared the table. The leche flan was not complimented by the do/called Tanduay rum infused syrup which tasted more like burnt syrup than rum caramel. There was no coffee to order, only TEA BAG tea (this is an absolute travesty — this is not something you should be serving in a decent cafe let alone a restaurant). And to add insult to injury, we had to ask for milk not once, not twice but FIVE times and from 3 different waiters by which time my friend’s cup of tea was lukewarm. Did anyone think to offer to replace the tea for a fresh cup? No. I was so disappointed in everything about this restaurant as one if my fellow diners had never sampled Filipino food before, and their experience was memorable for all the wrong reasons.

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  7. Henry

    Tasmania

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Filipino food. Very friendly staff and the ambiance was pleasant. Highly recommended!

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  8. Michele

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, great ambience, carefully (and far reaching) curated wine list to complement the menu and staff who clearly love what they do and aren’t afraid to show it. So refreshing. Highly recommend.

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  9. gene

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food, cocktails, ambience, head chef is so humble and friendly. all staff are friendly. definitely worth checking out. amazing experience

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  10. Keigo

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best staff of any restaurant ive been in Melbourne! Good was top notch as well

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Askal is rated 4.3 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Askal

167 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Exhibition Street & Bourke Street
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 17:30–23:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 86 Stop.Close to Parliament Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Rivera
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 9639 2795
  • Catering
    Currently not offering catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For event enquiries please email events@askalmelb.com.For tables over 12 people please call in and we can help you book a suitable table for the night.
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