There’s nothing worse than a lacklustre meal, especially on holiday. Avoid all disappointment on your next trip to Melbourne by following the city’s biggest food experts: the locals. Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar - for a revolutionary take on Asian cuisine There’s something dark and deliciously dirty about Lucy Liu.
Maybe it’s the pokey entrance and verging-on-smutty exterior red lighting, but it feels more Gotham City than Melbourne, and not in a bad way. Specialising in small plates and Asian flavours cherry-picked from across the continent, don’t miss the caramelised tofu with betel leaf, pineapple and chilli. While tofu might not be your usual go-to for a good time, this revamped version is extraordinarily good.
Lune – for three-courses of croissants Elevate your next croissant experience with a three-course croissant meal at Lune, Melbourne’s revered croissanterie. Located at Lune HQ in the uber hipster suburb of Fitzroy, watch croissants being freshly made from inside a purpose-built glass cube while you’re served coffee, champagne and three separate croissant servings, including an original croissant entree, savoury main and a dessert which often includes apple pie with croissant-base, served with croissant dough ice cream. The menu is seasonally updated and this three-course event always sells out.
Fluffy Torpedo – for whacky gelato flavours Every modern-day gelateria claims it dishes out the world’s whackiest flavours, but Fluffy Torpedo legitimately qua.
