Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Sempre Pizza & Calzone
49 Bourke StGreat Italian thin crust pizzas to be had here
Some of the best Indian curries going in Melbourne and pretty cheap too
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Red Pepper Indian Restaurant & Bar
Some of the best Indian curries going in Melbourne and pretty cheap too
Great little Japanese place that specialises in sake and soba, though the dumplings, fried chicken and other share plates are also good.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar
257 High StreetGreat little Japanese place that specialises in sake and soba, though the dumplings, fried chicken and other share plates are also good.
Best Vietnamese spring rolls going around (recommend the mango and prawn) as well as beef pho noodles. But really, everything is awesome
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misschu - Melbourne CBD
297 Exhibition StBest Vietnamese spring rolls going around (recommend the mango and prawn) as well as beef pho noodles. But really, everything is awesome
Cheap and authentic Korean food which tastes amazing! Be warned that the portions are huge, though.....
Warra Warra Kitchen
Rainbow AlleyCheap and authentic Korean food which tastes amazing! Be warned that the portions are huge, though.....
Korean version of KFC and beer. Also, don't miss the cheese and corn dish or the Kim Chi pancakes. All to die for.
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Gami Chicken and Beer
100 Little Lonsdale StKorean version of KFC and beer. Also, don't miss the cheese and corn dish or the Kim Chi pancakes. All to die for.
Great dumplings - recommend the signature mackerel ones. Only problem is, they don't serve alcohol. Best part is the food is cheap.
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ShanDong MaMa
200 Bourke StGreat dumplings - recommend the signature mackerel ones. Only problem is, they don't serve alcohol. Best part is the food is cheap.
One of the oldest izakayas in Melbourne, it is run by people who passionate about their food and drink. Great Japanese food - take a seat at the bar!
Izakaya Chuji
165 Lonsdale StOne of the oldest izakayas in Melbourne, it is run by people who passionate about their food and drink. Great Japanese food - take a seat at the bar!
Good and cheap South Indian fare, although not very atmospheric!
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Flora Indian Restaurant
238 Flinders StGood and cheap South Indian fare, although not very atmospheric!
One of my favourite restaurants for a good foodie night out but be prepared to shell out $$. The lobster roll is a must!
109 abantu bendawo batusa
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnOne of my favourite restaurants for a good foodie night out but be prepared to shell out $$. The lobster roll is a must!
Pastuso
19 AC/DC LaAuthentic, different and tasty Peruvian food with lovely Pisco Sours
Good Malaysian food and if you love kaya and toast, this is the place to come
Killiney Kopitiam Bourke Street
108 Bourke StGood Malaysian food and if you love kaya and toast, this is the place to come
try the soft shelled crab sushi burger. It is absolutely delish!
SUSHI BURGER (Japanese Cafe Restaurant J)
167 Exhibition Sttry the soft shelled crab sushi burger. It is absolutely delish!
Everything Else
Come here for the great pasta and wine. Get a seat at the bar and watch the action, though you have to come early to get a seat. Or else factor having a drink while waiting for up to an hour.
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City Wine Shop
159 Spring StCome here for the great pasta and wine. Get a seat at the bar and watch the action, though you have to come early to get a seat. Or else factor having a drink while waiting for up to an hour.
IGA Xpress Lonsdale Street
35-41 Lonsdale StThe nearest supermarket for basic needs
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetBiggest supermarket for all cooking needs
Collins Place Medical Clinic
71 Collins StGood doctors
Drinks & Nightlife
FOMO Thai
171 Bourke StAwesome and authentic Thai food!
Fabulous cocktails and great atmosphere. Also, directly across the apartment!
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Double Happiness
21 Liverpool StFabulous cocktails and great atmosphere. Also, directly across the apartment!
Fabulous cocktails and great atmosphere. Also, directly across the apartment!
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New Gold Mountain
21 Liverpool StFabulous cocktails and great atmosphere. Also, directly across the apartment!
Try the signature Xiao Long Bao dumplings which are amazing. Hard to get tho, so either make a reservation or come early
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HuTong
14-16 Market LnTry the signature Xiao Long Bao dumplings which are amazing. Hard to get tho, so either make a reservation or come early
Romeo Lane
1A Crossley StGreat for a quiet drink or cocktail in a cozy location
My favourite whisky bar. Come here and be astounded by the number and types of whiskey, including rare ones. There is no food tho...
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Whisky and Alement
270 Russell StMy favourite whisky bar. Come here and be astounded by the number and types of whiskey, including rare ones. There is no food tho...
Napier Hotel
210 Napier StGreat atmospheric pub and traditional pub food at good prices
The Coopers Inn
282 Exhibition StFab (and huge) chicken parmagiana and chips!
my favourite rooftop bar - come here and see why. the view is one of the best
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The Toff In Town
252 Swanston Stmy favourite rooftop bar - come here and see why. the view is one of the best
Argentinian grill - a must for meat and steak lovers though they do a good grilled fish version. The condiments are soooo good...
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San Telmo
14 Meyers PlArgentinian grill - a must for meat and steak lovers though they do a good grilled fish version. The condiments are soooo good...