west melbourne
Restaurants
Earth Angels
Restaurant
The warm glow coming from the corner heritage building invites you to step inside and discover a new kind of venue. Here, jazz nights, farmers markets and chess are as key as the natural wine selection and the ever-changing menu.
Hello José
Restaurant
After a holiday to Mexico, housemates Scott Witham and Andrew Wilson brought Tulum beach back home to Melbourne. Their taqueria and bar is in part a tribute to José, a local beach bar owner Witham met in Tulum. The “tacky disco” décor is reminiscent of the seaside bars they frequented together, and Wilson hand-presses tortillas each day.
Cafes
Udom House
Cafe
A Thai cafe serving Chiang Mai-style coffee, Thai toast with coconut jam, durian rolls and other sweets. It also has some of the best – and most unique – pies in town: glorious parcels of pastry with fillings inspired by Thai staples that might include chicken green curry and pork larb.
Sanhe Congee
Cafe
It’s all about congee at this bright spot near Queen Vic Market. The Chinese dish is on full show – from savoury versions with pork and seafood to sweet bowls with goji berries. Plus, find plenty of dim sum staples.
Kare Curry
Cafe
Opposite the Queen Vic Market you’ll find vegan, pork or slow-braised beef curry, served over rice or stuffed into deep-fried kare pan. The curry shop also has house-made mochi cookies and canelés, as well as specialty-coffee tonics and Japanese craft beers.
Roslyn Thai Cafe
Cafe
Two ex-Long Chim chefs are behind this cosy Thai spot, which offers standout breakfasts, snacks and sweets. Come for congee, and green curry with fried chicken. Afternoons call for milk tea and a slice of pandan cake.
279
Cafe
This corner cafe specialises in modern takes on traditional Japanese sandwiches and excellent filter coffee. For dessert, grab a Mochinut (a mochi doughnut) or a black tea creme brûlée.
Lukumades
Cafe
A twist on traditional Greek loukoumades doughnuts.
