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‘We’ve never seen a Malaysian restaurant like this before’: Ho Jiak arrives in Melbourne
Saving the best ’til last, Sydney chef Junda Khoo today opens the crown jewel in his Melbourne mega-venue. And it’s got even more fireworks than its northern cousins.
- Tomas Telegramma
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- Glen Iris
Our critic liked this local hangout in the leafy east so much, she visited it twice in one day
And after tasting the “flawless” tiramisu, she’s already planning visit number three.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- North Melbourne
‘A hefty, triple-cooked beast’: Bear’s serves the Goldilocks of potato cakes
This warm bear hug of a venue has plenty to offer, but its fate is tied to this excellent snack with startling crunch.
- Larissa Dubecki
- Recommended
- Middle Park
A new Eurocentric bistro and wine bar opens in Middle Park
Middle Park European is the latest venture by Tartine’s Matteo Bruno.
- Tomas Telegramma
- Review
- Newtown
Newtown’s new grown-up candlelit Italian restaurant just scored a hat
Must-order lamb, bouncy gnudi and a cassata for the ages are among the compelling reasons to visit Osteria Mucca.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Manly
This breezy new beach spot from a top Italian chef ‘feels made to go from surf-to-seat’
Ormeggio chef Alessandro Pavoni’s Manly venture has a bar, cafe-gelateria and restaurant, Cibaria, serving exciting, saucy carbs and scorched treats.
- Myffy Rigby
- Recommended
- Caulfield North
Banksia
A day-to-night restaurant with a globetrotting menu.
- Tomas Telegramma
- Review
- South Yarra
One of Melbourne’s favourite falafel crosses the river to get to this southside bar
It’s worth coming to cocktail bar Nobody’s Baby for the crunchy-fluffy falafel alone.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- West Melbourne
This inner-city terrace serves outrageously juicy katsu and boss-level drinking food
Craft beer hangout Benchwarmer breaks the mould with its brash and bold Japanese snacks.
- Emma Breheny
- Recommended
- Carlton
Good Measure
This venue is a finalist in the best matcha and specialty drinks category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
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