Ho Jiak ★ 4.5
Ho Jiak on Rainbow Alley references Penang and KL regional traditions: precise Malaysian cooking with handmade roti at the counter in a compact laneway space.
Order: Char kuay teow with wok hei and fresh cockles
What to order at Pappa Laksa
- Must order
- King seafood laksa with barramundi fillet
Must order: King seafood laksa with barramundi fillet
Location
Address: 26 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125, Melbourne
More casual dining in Melbourne
Green Man's Arms ★ 4.3
Green Man's Arms on Lygon Street is Carlton's fully vegan pub: Middle Eastern small plates, house falafel and kombucha on tap in a corner hotel with live.
Order: House falafel with hummus and Yemeni lahuh bread
Cumulus Inc. ★ 4.4
Cumulus Inc. on Flinders Lane is the CBD's best all-day operator: raw bar at the counter, whole roasted chicken for the table and a wine list worth exploring.
Order: Whole roasted chicken with seasonal sides
Maison Batard ★ 4.0
Maison Batard's ground-floor boulangerie feeds the CBD from 7am; by noon the bistro above opens for French classics and a wine list without a bad bottle.
Order: French onion soup with a gruyere crust
Daphne ★ 4.2
Daphne is a public house in spirit: seasonal menu, cocktails and a wine list for conversation in a Brunswick East room that became a local anchor fast.
Order: Fried cheese with honey and walnuts
France-Soir ★ 4.4
France-Soir on Toorak Road has served classical French food since 1982: the menu barely changes, theatrical service and an honest wine list.
Order: Steak frites with French mustard and frisee salad
Tip: Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings: it fills well before 8pm.