The Age Good Food Guide 2025 Critics’ Picks.

Tacos to char kwai teow:20 restaurants you’ll find Good Food Guide critics dining in their downtime

Loaded lobster rolls,best-in-class brisket,and noodles tossed expertly in the wok:our reviewers reveal their hitlists.

  • Emma Breheny andGood Food Guide reviewers
A typical lunch set at Mum’s Lunch.
Critics'Pick

Mum’s Lunch

Bubbling cauldron of maternal home cooking.

Tofu stew.
Critics'Pick

Dooboo

Hot pot spot where tofu stars.

Korean BBQ at Yeonga in North Melbourne
Critics'Pick

Yeonga

Longstanding barbecue joint delivers char and a half.

Critics'Pick

Surasang

A menu and room fit for royalty.

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Yukhoe (raw beef) with seaweed,sprouts,rice and sides.
Critics'Pick

Ondo

All-day dining scales new heights.

Mansae’s Korean fried chicken.
Critics'Pick

Mansae

Standout of the scene stays one step ahead in crisp new digs.

Critics'Pick

Korchi City

For those seeking a late-night,out-of-country experience.

Kimchi pancake at Joomak Korean restaurant.
Critics'Pick

Joomak

Unassuming basement pub for soju-fuelled feasting.

Doju’s salted calamari on seasoned rice.
14.5/20

Doju

Trailblazing cooking in a room of restrained glam.