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The best Malaysian restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Warm up with big bowls of curry laksa, char koay teow and nasi lemak.

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The best Taiwanese food in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best Taiwanese meal sets, bubble tea, fried chicken and more.

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The best Filipino food in ³Ô¹ÏÍø CBD

Where to order Filipino street food, traditional dishes and authentic desserts.

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The best spots for mookata: Thai BBQ hotpot

Can’t decide between hotpot or barbecue? Try Thai mookata, a hybrid of the two cooking styles.

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The best dining pop-ups, specials and deals in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Find unique dining experiences plus specials and deals.

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Fun things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø under $5

Find cheap lunches, drinks and activities in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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The best new restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Find ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best new spots for drinking, dining and all-round good times.

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The best pre- and post-theatre dining in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Fuel up before a big show or extend your city visit at these local eateries.

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FODMAP-friendly dining guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

These local restaurants have garlic- and onion-free feeds, gluten-free menus and low-FODMAP dishes.

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The best restaurants for solo diners

Flying solo for the night? In an era of share plates, here’s where to book a table for one.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø's best new restaurants you might have missed

Find new hidden gems in ³Ô¹ÏÍø and enjoy a cheap eats feast.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø’s most romantic date-night restaurants

Find the best restaurants to book for birthdays, anniversaries or just because.

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Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

These restaurants are some of the oldest and most loved in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's famous Chinatown precinct.

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The ultimate guide to outdoor dining in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Here's your guide to outdoor dining, pizzas, antipasto, knock-off drinks, or golden hour cocktail.

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The best waterfront restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Take in sparkling views at these beautiful city spots.

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The best accessible restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Wheelchair-friendly restaurants with easy entry, open spaces, and accessible toilets.

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Halal-friendly restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Where to find halal Chinese food, halal snack packs and halal hot pot in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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The best restaurants for a long lunch in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Whether it's a special occasion or a catch-up with friends, lock in a long lunch at these spots.

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Best private dining rooms in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

High-end spaces for special occasions, large group dining and luxurious experiences.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø’s best dinners under $20

Find ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best cheap eats and pub deals for your next dinner out.

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Best pre-theatre dining deals

The ultimate pre-theatre dining deals. From quick bites to feasts, here's the best for all budgets.

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The ultimate guide to bottomless dining in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Eat and drink your heart out with unlimited brunches, lunches and cocktails.

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The best yum cha restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Dine with friends on all-you-can-eat dumplings, seafood share plates and more.

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The best restaurants, cafes and bars in Hardware Lane

Out shopping? Stop for street food, Korean desserts and secret Italian bars.

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The best Korean street food in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Find the best Korean food in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, from fried chicken to stacked whipped cream desserts.

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Where to get the best parmas in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Whether you want a traditional parma or variations on the theme, step this way.

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The best brunch spots in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.

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Her ³Ô¹ÏÍø

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

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La Camera

Classic Italian food overlooking the river at Southbank.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

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Mesa Verde

A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.

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Marameo

Marameo is a fun, easy-going Italian eatery offering a range of pasta and mains.

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Iconic Lygon Street restaurants

There's more to ³Ô¹ÏÍø's Little Italy than just pizza.

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Baby Driver

Vinyl spun jazz and funk, bold cocktails, wine and rotating guest chefs in a hidden laneway bar.

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Bar Carlo

The menu is constantly rotating to ensure the freshest ingredients, served in a no fuss way.

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The ultimate dumpling guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Steamed, fried, baked or boiled – there’s no such thing as a bad dumpling.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø's most iconic restaurants

Book in an unforgettable night out at some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best restaurants.

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The best gluten-free restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

From dumplings to donuts, cakes, high tea and more.

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Check out these ³Ô¹ÏÍø experts’ top city picks

Curated lists of all the best restaurants and shopping spots in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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The best Thai restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Pick up more than pad thai with this ultimate guide.

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Thai Town ³Ô¹ÏÍø

A hawker style experience with different Thai food stations, a mini grocery bar and live music.

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Miyama ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Celebrate the spirit of Japanese hospitality infused with the bold charm of ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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YOI Indonesian Fusion

YOI Indonesian-fusion restaurant brings Bali's brunch scene to the streets of ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Desi Dhaba

Authentic, tasty and spicy dishes inspired by the street eateries of India.

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Masani

An iconic Italian restaurant with remarkable food and an exemplary wine list.

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Left Bank ³Ô¹ÏÍø

A versatile venue catering to both large and small groups for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Onigiri Kitchen and Sake Bar

A beautifully designed space with a simple philosophy – to enjoy simple Japanese food.

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Hacienda Cocina Mexicana

Brash, loud, bold and fun, delivering honest Mexican food and great cocktails.

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New Shanghai

Located in ³Ô¹ÏÍø Central, New Shanghai offers Chinese cuisine of the Shanghai region.

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Collins Coffee House

Modern Australian cafe located in a heritage building, specialising high tea and brunch.

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Dragon Hot Pot

Choose your base stock, then pick from over 100 fresh ingredients to make your own unique hotpot.

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Nightlife

Dance the night away, sip cocktails in a stylish bar or catch some live music.​

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Rooftop bars

³Ô¹ÏÍø has many rooftop bars with spectacular views and pubs with lively beer gardens.

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Dining events

Find the best food events in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.

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Cafes

Find the perfect brunch or coffee spot in one of the city's plentiful cafes.