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Askal, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Askal

4.3
4.3
97 Reviews
$41 to $100
Filipino

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2 people
22:30
Booked 14 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 Fri–Sun 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9639 2795
  • Website
    https://www.askalmelbourne.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    167 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • 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

  • BAHALA KA NA - Chef Selection

    A$99.00 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 $120 per person Note: unfortunately, we are unable to cater for fructose, onion and garlic intolerances
    BAHALA KA NA - Chef Selection photo

  • PIYESTA - All in

    A$129.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    3 course all in menu that features the Oyster Blade with Pares Claypot Rice
    PIYESTA - All in photo

  • KAINAN - Feed Me

    A$59.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    $59 Feed me menu available for Lunches all week and Dinners Monday to Wednesday

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 97 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Askal excels in showcasing Filipino cuisine with modern flair. Guests rave about the "amazing flavours," "unique cocktails," and "attentive service." The ambience is both "buzzing" and cozy, ideal for intimate dinners or group gatherings. While some find it pricey, the overall dining experience and "exceptional dishes" leave many eager to return.

97 Reviews

  1. gene

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Filipino flavours meets Melbourne fine dining ! The staff were super attentive and very friendly. Gorgeous dining area and great vibe. The food WOW WOW WOW ! It is VERY rare I am speechless but each and every dish left me without words except for “ more please !” We had the kare kare donut, bbq skewer , sky flakes cracker with sardine , the bone marrow clay pot rice , the market fish and ube cake along with 2 cocktails. Each and every dish was amazing and left us excited for the next ! Absolutely phenomenal meal that we will be talking about for a very long time ! Thanks Askal

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  4. Kiarra

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I got dinner here and had their $129pp ‘piyesta’ feed me menu. Unfortunately, it was a big miss for us :( We found our entrees good but soon after that, everything was just so-so. My friend had the sweet potato & enoki mushroom ukoy as a dish allergy alternative and was unable to finish it because it was too oily. The claypot rice with the bone marrow was good, but the beef that came with it was very tough and chewy and we were unable to finish most of it. We were also disappointed with their leche flan as we found the Tanduay rum caramel a bit too strong and overpowering. We are both long-term hospo workers and we agreed that the service given to us was below average. Within the 2 hours of our booking, we’ve not been asked how our food was. I expected a better service if we are paying at such price point. Also, I just found it a bit rude to be given the bill, mid-conversation, without us even asking for it. I felt like we were being rushed even though my friend clearly still had a drink to finish. We left shortly anyways. Given all this, I find it very difficult to justify paying $129 for so-so food and below average service. I am Filo myself and I’m all for supporting Filo businesses but really sorry to say I don’t think I would recommend this place to my friends nor would I see myself coming back here anytime soon.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience from service to food and overall experience

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Zealand

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience overall-delectable foods, superb service and the on the rocks ube crème liqueur, Love ni Nanay. What a let-down is the Carabao Mango pate de fruit which is quite pricey for such a small dessert that tastes like the ordinary mangorind. But as I said, we had an awesome experience.

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  7. Carl

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, amazing food, and overall 10/10 experience. Will definitely be back

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  8. Charlotte

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the food especially the balut and the kare-kare donuts! thanks for the good recommendation from the team! I will def be back onour next visit to Melbourne.

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  9. Julian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best restaurant I have eaten this year ;) thanks for the service guys, even though you forget my missus birthday :(

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  10. Shane

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night of amazing food, great cocktails and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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FAQs

Askal is rated 4.3 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Askal

167 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Exhibition Street &amp; Bourke Street
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 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
  • Website
    https://www.askalmelbourne.com/
  • 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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