Mixed dips,chicken and rice,silverbeet rolls,baklava and fattoush.

Abla’s

Abla Amad is one of Australia’s greatest culinary treasures and a pioneer of Melbourne’s Lebanese dining scene.

Pondok Laguna restaurant.
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Pondok Laguna

An in-and-out restaurant with bolted-on grocery store.

Sashimi tasting plate.
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Muli

Kooky family-run restaurant for seafood stans.

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Khabbay

Spacious,family-friendly spot for warming stews and hot chai.

The nasi kuning manado at Kantin.
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Kantin

Vibrant address for Javanese and Manadonese cooking.

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Purri chips at Kahaani Indian restaurant.
14.5/20

Kahaani

Menu mapped to regional cuisines.

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Hi Chong Qing

Beloved noodle house in a laneway lobby.

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Dumpling Max

Face-numbing wontons made while you watch.

Crudites with taramasalata.
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Brico

Snacky,producer-led dining in a heritage building.

Grilled coral trout with white bean ragout.
14.5/20

Bistra

Elegant bistro at the high-low nexus.