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32a/46 Buckingham Ave, Springvale VIC
61 Little Collins St, Melbourne CBD VIC
1/288 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC
336 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC
32a/46 Buckingham Ave, Springvale VIC
61 Little Collins St, Melbourne CBD VIC
1/288 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC
336 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC
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Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Sake, Japanese
A Fitzroy izakaya and record store pouring third-wave sake and Japanese comfort plates beneath bonsai and vintage electronics.
Address: 1/43 Gertrude St
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern French
A split-level Fitzroy bistro plating elevated European comfort food and concise cocktails amid leather banquettes and a terracotta courtyard.
Address: 81-83 Gertrude St
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Australian, Barbecue, Steak
Firedoor is a shrine to smoke, flame, and elemental cooking where chef Lennox Hastie harnesses the raw power of fire to spotlight hyperlocal, seasonal produce and dry-aged steaks, all cooked over a custom-built wood-fired furnace.
Address: 23/33 Mary St
Richmond, VIC
Cuisines: Australian, Modern Australian
At Love Letter we are a semi-fine diner restaurant with a weekly rotating chaos menu, featuring modern-Australian, French influence and a nostalgic lean towards the food that we grew up eating in Aussie, Jewish and Italian households. Think old school French bistro classics with modern Australian flair, rotating snacks and weekly specials.
Address: 144 Bridge Rd
Clayton, VIC
Cuisines: Fast Food, Sandwich/Subs
A no-frills sandwich shop in Clayton famous for its loaded steak sandwiches piled with peppers, cheese and egg.
Address: 1465 Centre Rd
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: European
Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.
Address: 33 Russell St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Tucked away on Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Embla is a wood-fired wine bar and modern Australian restaurant that redefines casual fine dining. The menu celebrates seasonality and local produce through bold, inventive dishes, matched with a wine list championing small, independent makers from Australia and beyond.
Address: 122 Russell St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Japanese
A bakery that offers staples and a menu inspired by bakeries in Japan and Korea.
Address: 273 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
Tiny, standing-room-only coffee bar tucked between Melbourne’s laneways, serving some of the city’s best espresso with unmatched precision and charm. Patricia proves that good coffee doesn’t need a seat — just skill, speed, and style.
Address: Rear of 493-495 Little Bourke St
Eveleigh, NSW
Cuisines: Coffee, Brunch
Address: Bay 4a/2 Locomotive St
North Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A North Melbourne roastery-cafe pouring small-batch specialty coffee alongside pastries, with the roasting equipment on full view.
Address: 3-9 Little Howard St
Springvale, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A bakery situated on Springvale Rd offering a variety of rolls including sliced and crispy pork, lemon grass chicken and the chicken kebab.
Address: 1/288 Springvale Rd
Springvale, VIC
Cuisines: Vietnamese
A Springvale restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese pho and noodle dishes in a casual, no-frills dining room.
Address: 2/15 Balmoral Ave
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Cocktail
Dedicating to creativity and hospitality, this trailblazing establishment at Melbourne's cocktail scene, offering an innovative and immersive drinking experience.
Address: 211 La Trobe Street, Tenancy GD075
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian,
Modern Australian cuisine with a fusion of native ingredients and the flavours of Asia-Pacific.
Address: 268 Little Collins St
Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Cocktail
A Melbourne CBD cocktail bar on Little Lonsdale Street pouring inventive drinks in a stylish, low-lit setting.
Address: 106 Little Lonsdale St
Eastwood, NSW
Cuisines:
Pu Ji Mi is permanently closed.
Address: Shop 202/62-80 Rowe St
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 74-76 Commonwealth St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Chinese
A modern Chinese restaurant, showcasing the best Australian produce and wine, gastronomic tasting menu and innovative and creative a'la carte dining.
Address: 11-15 Duckboard Place
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Contemporary European
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-09 Flower Dome
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 7 Dempsey Rd, #01-02 Burnt Ends
Mount Lawley, Western Australia
Cuisines: European
Address: 676 Beaufort St
Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Mexican
A little taquería without a name. Somewhere in Celestial Avenue, Chinatown.
Address: 12-14 Celestial Ave
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Singaporean
Address: Keong Saik Rd., 4
Richmond, VIC
Cuisines: Vietnamese
A trailblazing Vietnamese restaurant on Bridge Road in Richmond serving modern share plates with bold, punchy flavours.
Address: 338 Bridge Rd
South Fremantle, Western Australia
Cuisines: Seafood
Address: 406 South Terrace
Brisbane City, QLD
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European
Address: 336 George St
Chippendale, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 46-52 Meagher St
Pyrmont, NSW
Cuisines: Italian, Japanese,
Address: 56 Pirrama Rd
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Coffee
Address: 60/64 Reservoir St
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,
Neighbourhood wine bar with a loyal Fitzroy following, known for its ever-changing wine list and unfussy, produce-driven plates.
Address: 53 Gertrude St
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: European
A European-style wine bar located at Fitzroy serving small-but-perfectly-formed cocktail and sophisticated snack menu
Address: 234 Johnston St
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,
A place with two dining areas—the bistro and the public bar—that serves an à la carte menu with a variety of daily specials.
Address: 211 Gertrude St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: American,
A beloved neighborhood spot that captures the essence of classic American diner culture.
Address: 10 Bourke St
Carlton, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,
A restaurant serving inventive tasting menus and a thoughtful wine list
Address: 172-174 Faraday St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Thai
Authentic Thai known for its Bangkok-style boat noodles and bold street-food flavours. Chef Tee brings real Thai energy to the menu — from rich beef broth to spicy tom yum — earning Soi 38 a spot among Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants.
Address: 38 Royal Ln
Armadale, VIC
Cuisines: European, Steak
A South Yarra artisan butchery and grocer turning meat into a multisensory dining experience, centred around a dramatic curved marble counter.
Address: 953 High St
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines:
Address: 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01-04 Odette, National Gallery
Singapore, Singapore
Cuisines: Singaporean, Chinese, Seafood
A modern zi char classic where bold wok-hei meets Hainanese heart. With roots from a 1970s hawker stall, this Alexandra Village favourite serves salted egg crab, coffee-pork ribs and moonlight hor fun with flair. Whether you’re sharing plates over beers or digging into a family feast, KEK delivers the flavour-rich spirit of Singapore’s zi char scene.
Address: 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-136
Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Cuisines: Thai, Chinese
Address: 422 Vanich 1 Rd
Bang Rak, Bangkok
Cuisines: Thai
Address: 39/11 Yommarat Alley
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Chef Ben Shewry, the mind behind Melbourne institution Attica, is drawn to places that are completely “dialled in.” Talking about sandwich shops leads him to Japan, where people dedicate their lives to repeating the same craft over and over until they become exceptional at it. That’s what connects his picks here: roast shops, schnitzel counters and steak sandwich spots focused on doing one thing properly — no funny business, no endless options, just deeply satisfying food made with total conviction.
Former aerospace engineer turned pastry phenomenon, Kate Reid has helped shape Melbourne’s obsession with precision pastries and great coffee. When the “butter queen” isn’t perfecting croissants at Lune Croissanterie, she’s visiting a tight rotation of cafés across the city. From the produce-driven kitchen at Morning Market to CBD institutions like Patricia Coffee Brewers and Good Measure. These are the Melbourne cafés she swears by.
Thai Ho, founder of MAMAS Dining Group, has built a reputation on bold, high-energy takes on Vietnamese food. But it all starts in Springvale. This is where the standards are set, shaped by community, tradition and generations of pride. From crispy bánh mì to slow-simmered broths and street-side iced coffee, this is his Springvale circuit.
Chef Ben Shewry, the mind behind Melbourne institution Attica, is drawn to places that are completely “dialled in.” Talking about sandwich shops leads him to Japan, where people dedicate their lives to repeating the same craft over and over until they become exceptional at it. That’s what connects his picks here: roast shops, schnitzel counters and steak sandwich spots focused on doing one thing properly — no funny business, no endless options, just deeply satisfying food made with total conviction.
Former aerospace engineer turned pastry phenomenon, Kate Reid has helped shape Melbourne’s obsession with precision pastries and great coffee. When the “butter queen” isn’t perfecting croissants at Lune Croissanterie, she’s visiting a tight rotation of cafés across the city. From the produce-driven kitchen at Morning Market to CBD institutions like Patricia Coffee Brewers and Good Measure. These are the Melbourne cafés she swears by.
Thai Ho, founder of MAMAS Dining Group, has built a reputation on bold, high-energy takes on Vietnamese food. But it all starts in Springvale. This is where the standards are set, shaped by community, tradition and generations of pride. From crispy bánh mì to slow-simmered broths and street-side iced coffee, this is his Springvale circuit.
