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Tuesday 13 October 2026Stories from Melbourne

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Roundup · 2 min read

12 new places in Melbourne worth the trip this spring

From a Springvale cheesesteak to souffle pancakes in Box Hill. Everything we'd actually cross town for, grouped by where you'll be.

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Where to eat in Box Hill right now

    Hotpot, souffle pancakes and a Malaysian cafe with Melbourne coffee. A one-afternoon guide to one of the city's best food suburbs.

  2. Roundup

    Where to eat well for under $20 in Melbourne

    Proof you can still get a proper meal in this economy.

  3. Every story

Just spotted

Everything new
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Vietnamese, Springvale

SEAR by Tung Thit

A philly cheesesteak with a sauce that tastes like bò kho, and a cà phê sữa đá that comes in a bucket.

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Cafe, Camberwell

Too Tired

The coffee is the reason to go. Earl grey tea syrup in a latte, somehow it works.

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Malaysian, Box Hill

Dwelling

A little taste of Malaysia, the comforting kind. The beef rendang is $17.

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Hotpot, Box Hill

Panda Hotpot

Fresh ingredients, deep broth, and a room that feels like a night out.

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Vietnamese, The CBD

Saigon Square

Come hungry and order for the table. Bò lá lốt, bún bò and a very good cơm tấm.

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Italian, South Yarra

48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar

Soft pizza bases, gnocchi you can taste the potato in, and a tiramisu people rave about.

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Brazilian, Collingwood

Prosa

Pão de queijo with a mochi-like chew, and crackling pork belly you'll hear across the room.

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Japanese, Mount Waverley

Okaeri Dining

Okaeri means welcome home, and the food lives up to it. Thick-cut sashimi and a wagyu hamburg.

Side quests

All side quests
  1. 01Eat your way through the eastOne Saturday, one train line, four very different meals. Start in Box Hill and work your way out.
  2. 02Good meals under $20Proof you can still eat well in this economy.

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