Chulho’s steamed Nepalese momos.

Chulho

  • David Matthews
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
Melbourne institution Caffe Greco is back open after a 10-plus year hiatus.

Four surprising new Italian venues taking their pasta and tiramisu to new places

Get pasta in shapes you’ve never seen before. Eat pizza topped with saganaki. And return to a Melbourne dining institution that’s been revived.

  • Tomas Telegramma andEmma Breheny
Potato bolani at Afghan Bolani comes with many different choices of sauce.

What to eat at Melbourne’s booming new Ramadan night market

This Dandenong market wants to match the roaring success of its Sydney equivalent. Find camel burgers,Persian stews and loaded Malaysian pancakes,many under $20.

  • Quincy Malesovas
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The premium Indian restaurant seats 130 in booths or on elegant folding chairs.
Good Food hat15/20

This hatted restaurant is a jewel,nestled in our critic’s least favourite location in Melbourne

Toddy Shop chef Mischa Tropp’s fire-driven,premium restaurant at Crown feels real,right and resonant.

  • Dani Valent
The ottoman breakfast with menemen.

You’d be unlikely to stumble upon this 170-seat Turkish restaurant,but it’s a true find

One Stop Kebab and Cafe has it all:tea and eggs,tradie kebabs and gozleme,and rice pudding and sturdy coffee.

  • Dani Valent
A huge spread of Filipino food.

Pinoy Diner

A no-frills Filipino favourite in Melbourne’s south-west.

  • Cheyenne Bardos
Sisig at Mrs Parks Kitchen.

Mrs Parks Kitchen

Contemporary Filipino cuisine in Melbourne’s west.

  • Cheyenne Bardos
December will mark the ten-year anniversary of Embla.
Good Food hat15.5/20

This dark,moody wine bar is our critic’s go-to because it’s exactly what Melbourne does best

This decade-old CBD favourite is still as dynamic as the day it opened.

  • Besha Rodell