Chulho’s steamed Nepalese momos.

Chulho

  • David Matthews
Steak is available in three cuts.

Batesford Hotel

A revived pub with an epic beer garden just outside Geelong.

  • Gail Thomas
The daily fish market selection.

Tombo Den

A high-octane ode to Tokyo’s late-night dining scene,by Chris Lucas.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Billy Wong.
14/20

If little of the original Golden Century remains,is it still Golden Century? The verdict

For devotees of the Cantonese icon,the reborn GC might feel like your parents have moved from your childhood home into flash new digs. But you’ll be hard-pressed to find yum cha with a better view.

  • Myffy Rigby
At Grana,shoppers can sit down for snacks such as baked brie.

Grana

Lygon Street deli and wine bar by the team behind Tipo 00.

  • Emma Breheny
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Bar Brillo

This cosy neighbourhood wine bar in an underrated inner suburb is worth seeking out

Bar Brillo is a welcome addition to this small,hilly pocket northwest of the city,serving natural wines and Italian-leaning small plates.

  • Dani Valent
Sisig at Mrs Parks Kitchen.

Mrs Parks Kitchen

Contemporary Filipino cuisine in Melbourne’s west.

  • Cheyenne Bardos
Mama Lor is found in both Werribee and Sydney’s Rooty Hill.

Mama Lor Restaurant&Bakery

Simple,traditional Filipino fare.

  • Cheyenne Bardos
Lunch at Sebastian comes with water views.

Sebastian Beach Grill&Bar

For Spanish-ish cuisine by the seaside.

  • Gemima Cody
Enjoy a Greek feast at Taverna.
14.5/20

‘Olive oily,lemony,salty deliciousness’:This corner is a rollicking Greek party once more

Taverna was created in a hurry,but it’s instantly timeless,writes Dani Valent. And there’s a lot of Hellenic history here.

  • Dani Valent