melbourne asian-fusion

Miss Mi

MELBOURNE

A swish restaurant inside the Mövenpick Hotel exploring the future of Asian-Australian dining. Led by a former Longrain chef, it's serving Vegemite-glazed kangaroo skewers and Sri Lankan custard with native sorrel. And at the bar, Pandan Coladas and a rotating selection of street snacks.

Galok

WINDSOR

A gleaming 100-litre still sits at the centre of this red-accented bar and restaurant. It’s where distiller (and chef) Carlo Tran makes the gin you’ll find in your Asian-inspired cocktails – most of which are on tap. Pair them with pan-Asian dishes such as chargrilled prawns, beef rendang, deconstructed bao and karaage chicken.

Pantry Glen Iris and Too Good Talker

GLEN IRIS

An ingenious rotating sign signals the swap from bright coffee and brunch spot Pantry Glen Iris to moody Asian-inspired diner and cocktail bar Too Good Talker – by one of Melbourne’s most prolific cafe operators.

Miss Pearl Bar & Dining

SOUTHBANK

Taking influence from across Asia, this neon-lit diner offers a variety of big-flavoured menus to suit any occasion. Whether you're popping in for pre-show snacks or settling in for a feast with mates, expect dumplings, premium Aussie steaks with seaweed butter, and cocktails with Asian-inspired twists.

Joy Jaune

PRESTON

This tiny pastry shop, set in a bustling north-side market, serves traditional French pastries with a Hong Kong twist. Find choux-pastry swans, caramelised hazelnut eclairs and Hong Kong-style jellies.

Tori’s

MELBOURNE

It feels like your grandma’s lounge room – in the best way. And in true grandma style, it’s nailed the art of afternoon tea. Go for Japanese shortcake and Basque burnt cheesecake by the slice, plus topnotch matcha and matcha madeleines.