Moon Mart

When Moon Mart burst onto the cafe scene in 2022, it gained instant attention for its fusion of Korean and Japanese cafe cultures. Two years later, owners Eun Hee An (formerly of Sydney’s Moon Park and Paper Bird) and front of house pro Mei Onsamlee moved their cult venue from West Melbourne to a bigger space in South Melbourne, retaining much of the original’s yellow-hued charm.

The menu remains unchanged, filled with technique-driven dishes Moon Mart regulars schlep across town for. Signature items like the bulgogi breakfast sausage muffin and okonomiyaki hashbrowns take pride of place alongside new items like the unagi katsu sandwich with crumbed eel and yuzu mayo. On the drinks menu, there’s a take on the viral strawberry iced matcha, plus brews from Richmond’s Dukes Coffee.

The South Melbourne location has a more straightforward layout compared to the cafe’s boxy former dwelling in a semi-converted house. The new spot sits 15 inside, with a handful of street-side tables.