Late-night dining

Crackerjack snacks including pork cordon bleu buns and fried fish sandwiches are among the fleeting specials at this laid-back community spot.

Named after Thailand’s famous Yaowarat Road, this fast-casual eatery serves punchy, pungent street food from a cheery, clattery space.

Laneway hot spot serving Eurocentric bar snacks until late.

Late-night izkaya serving disco-friendly ramen and Japanese drinking snacks.

Home to authentic, chargrilled Lebanese chicken.

A music-loving ramen chef creates a venue for those craving Japanese food after midnight.

Melbourne’s thriving cafes are now coming for your evenings, with the lure of cocktails, share plates, DJ sets and excellent dinner deals.

Khao Kang Maruay is a modest restaurant that specialises in Isan-style cooking from Thailand’s north-east.

Koreatown hot spot for DIY crab rice bowls, army stew and more.

Winter time means hot pot, so Master Cow is a welcome arrival as it brings bubbling broths, a self-serve sauce bar and DIY fun.