Ta-Ke Don ★ 4.2
Ta-Ke Don on Little Lonsdale Street is the CBD's fast donburi counter: katsu, karaage and tempura over rice for A$10 small, A$15 large with curry, Thai chilli or teriyaki.
Order: Karaage donburi with Japanese curry sauce
Price rangeA$10-A$18
Neighbourhoodcbd
HoursWed evenings Nov-Mar, 5pm-10pm
Must order: Rotating seasonal stalls: Korean pancakes, Vietnamese banh mi, Greek souvlaki
Location
Address: Queen Victoria Market, 513 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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