Just your Vietnamese street food. Amazing service, and great…read morefood just to satisfy your taste buds. Plenty of selection and choices. Can't go wrong with the Vietnamese pancake, aka Banh Xeo. Did I say great customer service, because it actually was really good!

Great food and a great place to reminisce about your time in Viet Nam, or have a culinary "taster"…read moreif you haven't been. Fast and friendly service with reasonable prices. In summer a ca phe sua da (iced coffee) is a must for coffee lovers.

A South Melbourne favourite that brings authentic Asian flavours to the table…read more As the name suggests the Cafe is quite small but BIG on humble charm and demand. If dining-in on a week day, I would recommend scheduling an early lunch during peak hours otherwise they welcome phone orders. Red Petite has a legion of loyal customers all coming back for second helpings of their signature dishes such as the Thai Green Chicken Curry, Massaman Beef Curry and Pad Thai. The service is speedy, the staff are sweet and the quality of food is unconditionally reliable from their Satay Skewers (paired with the best peanut sauce and roti bread) to their sinful Lego block size Brownie Cheesecake. Shut up and take my money!

A great little go-to Thai joint is a necessity for every neighbourhood. I hadn't settled on one for…read moreSouth Melbourne, until last week. Offering both tapas-style bites and bigger thai fares like curries and stir fries, this unassuming little hole in the wall cafe packs some pleasant surprises. For one, they rock a mean Masseman Curry. Their wine and beer list is well priced and probably better than any other asian cafe I've visited. They make their own desserts and offer a tasting platter of all. We stuffed ourselves silly on the curry and stir fries, but will give their various coconut treats a try next time. This spot is no secret to locals, I've walked past on many a night to see a packed footpath of diners on an otherwise dead-quiet Bank St. Thankfully they offer take away if you can't nab a table or if you would simply prefer the comfort of a couch and stretchy pants when devouring carbs like they're going out of fashion.

Feelin like i'm in Tokyo at the new Sensory Lab. All the cool elements of the original South…read moreMelbourne location are here. Pin board signs, chemistry glassware, minimal graphics but with a 60's modern Japanese twist. Of course, the coffee is still well curated and addictive. Great location in a historic old laneway area of uptown Melbourne. I'll be coming back with my tourists.

Lovely modern space. A really smart hide away from the noise of Collins St (it's located off the…read morebreezeway at the back). Very smartly appointed and has a nice feel. The coffee was lovely. Creamy and very satisfying. Staff were friendly and efficient. Works for me. I'll be back.

The Carlton Chinese Noodle Café has been here ever seen I was a child, and nothing has changed. It…read morewas great when my parents first took me here and it's still great to this day. I swear even the décor hasn't been touched, and it really gives the place an honest, approachable touch. The owners are a lovely Chinese couple who, I believe, are the crucial element that makes this place a success. There's always a friendly smile when you walk in, and later when you leave satisfied, full, and contemplating the next time you'll be back. Shanghai fried noodles are highly recommended, so are the Popiah and Sui Mai. With the prices being so cheap, you can afford to taste a few things off the menu. Everything is cooked right there in front of you, and it makes for good entertainment while waiting for your meal to arrive, which is usually super quick. Bring cash because credit cards aren't accepted and be aware that there's very limited seats inside. Though you can always get takeaway.

Asian fusion breakfast count me in Free street side parking…read more- lots and lots- count me in Next to an iga to do food shopping later - extra bonus Indoor and outdoor seating. No wait on a Sunday at 12pm because most people are hitting up lolo&wren next door. Lankan Tucker is totally dope (as highlighted by their sloganned shirts) Why well their coffee is delicious. Their portion sizes are large. Their prices are good. They have salads and burgers. They have the usual brekky items with a twist like eggs Benedict but on cornbread with orange hollandaise with included salmon, bacon or ham for a less than 20 bucks price tag. My friend devoured her meal even though she had breakfast earlier. I had the Lankan delight which was a beautiful poached egg topped with some coloured sprouts. My dish was lined with delicious coconut sambol which was also a feast for the eyes with the orange colours. The fish curry option was beautiful large pieces of fillet fish in a broth style spicy curry. I got around 5 string hoppers all lying on top of each other. Every time I finished one I found more. Endless heavenly bites after another. Quick service. Friendly staff. Split billing available Great drinks menu with cocktails. Delicious baked goods and sweets on their countertop. And you can even take home some chutney or apricot or even passion fruit jam. What a delightful find. :)

Lankan Tucker makes Sri Lankan food accessible to all. The…read morebreakfast and lunch menus incorporate traditional dishes with new on trend items to make this place an all rounder. The decor is trendy and the restaurant has a cool vibe. The crowd is relatively young and the ambiance is cool and casual. Staff are friendly and service is efficient. Worth a visit if you like Sri Lankan food, or want to try it.

Oh hey look: it's an empty doorway/narrow passage between two buildings.... QUICK!! PUT A COFFEE…read moreSHOP IN IT!! (welcome to Melbourne.) This little newby is easy to miss but once you find it you'll be a regular for sure. Mini egg tarts for breaky, or handmade muesli, or just go a snag roll; assorted dumplings and momos priced so low you'll start to wonder what the catch is (hint: there is no catch, they're bitchin good); sliders for lunch (if you don't know what these are, go out and educate yourself pronto, or don't, but it's your loss and if you don't want to get a bit of metropolitan culture into you then that's your problem and i wash my hands of you) plus coffee that lives up to Melbourne's stringent standards. Add to this some really great staff, an EPIC chilli sauce collection, some crazy-cool Lego men and... wait, what's that in the Pingu jar? Holy crap it's free jelly-pots. Oh and the best bit? Nothing on the (short and sweet) menu is over 5 bucks. Rad.

Good atmosphere, good food, cheap meals, small spaces & crowded eating area…read more Recommend all the sliders & sweets !

This place was a real find on New a Year Day, on Victoria st. Seemingly from nowhere an authentic…read moreVietnamese street food restaurant. Very unusual dishes and flavours for some, but a treasure for those who really like to try something different. Not a huge menu, but they have a specials board too which extends the choices. Food was interesting, tasty, satisfying and best of all, not very expensive. Service was a bit slow, but I think that was due to the full house on the night we dined. Lots of diners who seemed to really recognise and value this type of food. Will become hugely popular with true foodies, so go soon before you can't get in. Highly recommended.

Nam Soi is a hidden gem on the outskirts of the mainstream restaurant area of Springvale,more a…read morelocals place than one for those who come to Springvale for the experience. However,it is worth visiting if for it's multicoloured lights hanging from the wall and the huge fishtank with a solitary fish in it. The food is cheap and well presented with the typical relaxed and somewhat,laconic service of staff that speak mostly Vietnamese,surprise,surprise..There is nothing on the huge menu over $17 and at $15,the combination hotpot is a delight and rice and pho all around $8 you can eat here cheaply and cheerfully and I am looking forward to my next visit to Nam Soi..