eat & drink in Melbourne
1915 Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Hand-pulled beef noodles with a spicy kick for $16.90, in the Chadstone food court. 100% halal.
CDMX
Fast tacos that are actually good. The cheesy birria tacos are the move.
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.
Lagotto
A long, considered dinner. Start with focaccia and vegemite butter, don't skip the green lasagne.
Too Tired
The coffee is the reason to go. Earl grey tea syrup in a latte, somehow it works.
Dwelling
A little taste of Malaysia, the comforting kind. The beef rendang is $17.
Cuff
A Flinders Lane brunch spot where the caramelised brioche dessert steals the show.
Panda Hotpot
Fresh ingredients, deep broth, and a room that feels like a night out.
Saigon Square
Come hungry and order for the table. Bò lá lốt, bún bò and a very good cơm tấm.
Hanbaobao
A crispy chicken burger for $8.80. In this economy. Halal-friendly too.
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar
Soft pizza bases, gnocchi you can taste the potato in, and a tiramisu people rave about.
Tan Hotpot
Sichuan hotpot in the CBD. The traditional spicy broth has real heat.
Prosa
Pão de queijo with a mochi-like chew, and crackling pork belly you'll hear across the room.
Okaeri Dining
Okaeri means welcome home, and the food lives up to it. Thick-cut sashimi and a wagyu hamburg.
Oski Souffle
Jiggly souffle pancakes, and you can watch them being made.
Dodee Paidang (Swanston St)
Thai soup sets built for cold Melbourne nights.
Sana Coffee
Udon carbonara with thick-cut bacon. Yes, at a cafe.
Kickin' Inn
Frankston's newest seafood boil. The garlic butter sauce is the real star.