What Are The Food Places In Richmond Melbourne?

Even though Richmond has seen better days and worse, the city has never stopped being important. Due in large part to the historic Corner Hotel, the area's pub culture has thrived since the suburb's days as a working-class centre. On game days, it really shines at the 'G.

Other than the abundance of Vietnamese eateries on Victoria Street, we've had fewer good dining experiences. Nonetheless, that's starting to alter. It's getting lively on Church and Swan Streets, and Bridge Road is finally regaining its former retail glory after a long absence. Some of your old favourites are here, and we've also included the top new restaurants.

Melbourne Restaurants Near Richmond

Amazing restaurants and great culinary atmospheres can be found all across Richmond, and most of them are just a short walk or train ride away from your job. We won't be sampling every eatery in Richmond, but only the very best options.

Kekou

Bridge Road is home to Richmond's trendy restaurant scene, and its newest addition, Kekou, was inspired by a culinary expedition across the seas in search of new flavors. Kekou is the newest hotspot, and its chic, light interior is decorated with recycled railway sleepers, greenery, polished concrete, and rustic brick to preserve the building's 120-year-old character.

Chilli glazed beef ribs, lemongrass sambal matah, and toasted rice, or pork and prawn wontons with water chestnut and Sichuan chilli oil, make great sharing plates to accompany the rotating selection of craft beers. White chocolate mousse, burnt honey sponge, and orange ginger snaps are available for those with a sweet tooth.

Kong BBQ

Kong, a Richmond institution, is famous for its wide selection of delectable Korean dishes.

The soft shell crab bun, the tonkatsu burger, and the juicy pit-roasted chicken are all menu staples for a reason.

The majority of Melburnians are hyper-health conscious, so the abundance of plant-based, gluten-free, and vegetarian options should come as a relief. A group dinner and drinks at Kong is a surefire way to unwind at the end of the workday.

Oster

Richmond is home to Oster on Bridge Road, a rustic, Northern Italian-inspired osteria perfect for a relaxing meal with friends or family. Enjoy locally sourced food and wines in the casual setting of a neighbourhood eatery in this trendy area of Melbourne, replete with exposed brick walls, a marble bar, and pendant lighting.

The chef's tasting menu comprises dishes like Stracciatella, fermented tomatoes, charred leek, and organic lemons, all of which represent a minor departure from traditional notions. Casonsei Alla Bresciana is the house pasta speciality; it is made with Heidi Tilsit, brown butter, and sage. The sourdough is baked fresh daily.

Jamu

Located away from the rush and bustle of Bridge Road, Jamu is a hip Australian-Asian restaurant with a menu that will make your mouth wet.

You really must have the cheeseburger spring rolls, char siu pork, and crispy chicken wings with salted egg mayo and fried curry leaves.

There isn't a single dish on the menu that won't leave you wanting more, and here is no exception.

New Quarter

Hanoi Hannah New Quarterback, like its brother locations in Windsor and Elsternwick, was launched in 2018 by Commune Group, the same people behind Tokyo Tina and Firebird. There was still a noticeable cadence to its rapid coming and going. In 2021, it had a radical redesign to set it apart from its relatives.

The head chef has previously held positions as the chef de partie at Cumulus Inc and the sous chef at Sunda, so he knows his way around a kitchen.

No more pho and rice paper buns. You should look for banh mi "fingers," which are flattened baguettes stuffed with pickled cucumber, crisp chicken skin, and whipped chicken liver pate. Another option is beef tartare seasoned with nuoc mam (fish sauce) and served with dried anchovy tapioca crackers,  "pho jelly" (gelatinised pho broth) and egg yolk.

Also, half a roasted free-range chook with green Nam Jim (Thai dipping sauce) and nutty annatto oil; cha ca-style barramundi fillet with burnt butter nuoc mam; and nuoc mam "caviar" (instead of the real thing, try nuoc mam that has been processed into chewable spheres.) with crumbed chicken terrine and laughing cow cheese.

All of the beers and wines are from Australia, with the exception of the Vietnamese 333 rice lager. Among the drinks available are a Bloody Mary topped with a spring roll  infused with soy and sriracha and Kaffir Lime Margarita, and a Bloody Mary made with Bacardi spiced rum, orange bitters and Amaro Averna.

The redesign was a collaboration between architect Ewert Leaf and design firm Space Between, and the resulting transformation completely transformed the once-boring corner location. Instead, the adjacent takeout section has been transformed into a second, cosier dining room. Less people can fit in here now, the warm lighting, the banquettes and cork-topped tables and textured walls creates an elegant, contemporary atmosphere, 

The Posty

The Posty, located on Swan Street in Richmond, is a cosy boutique venue known for its wood-fired pizza, cold beer, cracking wine, and warm, welcoming service from the locals.

This architectural marvel is renowned for its fantastic beer garden and its warm, inviting interior, which consists of several small rooms, exposed brick, and natural wood. From a classic Margherita to local favourites like potato, with confit garlic, truffle pecorino, and chives, there's a slice at The Posty to satisfy everyone's appetite.

Indulge in some naughty foods like the meatball-filled Meat Lover pizza topped with smoked mozzarella, Grandma's ham, and pepperoni, or split an order of crispy chicken tenders with herb aioli.

Baby Pizza

The same people who brought you Chin Chin in Melbourne also have a restaurant in the heart of downtown Richmond called Baby.

Delicious Italian fare can be found at Baby, including 20 unique pizzas and a variety of pasta dishes. White booths and wooden tables give this Richmond restaurant a trendy, modern look, making it a wonderful alternative for a low-key evening out.

The Seasoning House

On Victoria Street in Richmond stands the modest yet functional Seasoning House. In addition to the aqua mosaic tiles, blond wood tables, and Asian-inspired menu items, this cosy restaurant boasts a floor-to-ceiling monochromatic mural depicting life in the city of Thailand.

At breakfast, guests can choose from items like zucchine fritters and or spice sausage served with a poached egg, thai herb and , tomato salsa, tzatziki and avocado ; at lunch, they can select from entrees like twice-cooked crispy duck legs served with brocolli, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, basil, and rambutan in a spicy red curry sauce. Desserts of fruit, coconut ice cream and lime pandan panna cotta, set the mood for the evening, while a main course of slow-cooked Massaman lamb curry, peanuts and  roasted sweet potato, gave a satisfying meal.

Richmond Club Hotel

The Swan Street landmark Richmond Club Hotel has been dishing up pub grub and frosty drinks for over 140 years, making it a cultural and historical hub as well as a sporting mecca. Built in the late 1800s, this small tavern has proudly quenched the thirst of locals and wanderers and has no plans to slow down. If the walls could talk, they would tell stories of heartache, exhilaration, revelry, and roistering.

Pub favourites like pork and fennel sausages, tomato and red pepper relish, and burgers with a twist are now available on the menu at this establishment, which also features a beer garden, dining room, dance floor, and rooftop with breathtaking city views. Enjoy a fried chicken burger topped with slaw, pickles, and BBQ sauce, or dig into a steak sandwich with beetroot relish, horseradish, rocket, egg, and chips.

Onda

Those looking for a 100% genuine experience should look elsewhere than Onda. The owners' and chefs' shared South American heritage can be tasted throughout the food.

Owners Steve and Niharika Hogan have a wide range of experiences and perspectives to draw from, having immigrated from New Zealand and travelled extensively in Brazil, Peru, Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico.

The Hogans have complete control over the interior design, which was inspired by the Spanish term meaning "wave" (onda). The 58-seater boasts windows from floor to ceiling, Bali-crafted hardwood furnishings, and a beachy colour scheme of turquoise, teal, and pastel pink.

Niharika's blue sofa, which forms a "S" down the middle of the restaurant and evokes the shape of the wave that inspired the name, is the showpiece. As an added bonus, the local artist has painted a massive mural of interconnected flowers on one wall.

The menu is roughly 50% vegetarian and features both classic and cutting-edge dishes. Potato and cassava chips with a spicy salt are served with smoked avocado salsa. The waka, a traditional Mori canoe, inspired this delicacy of wild fungus wrapped in a cassia bark. The pig's cheeks are salted, simmered, and then grilled before serving. The end product was "hot, greasy, and juicy," according to Steve.

It has beef fat croutons that are crunchy, as well as a sour condiment called chimichurri and a tangy condiment called preserved lemon. Cigars filled with dulce de leche are rolled in chocolate and black sesame and delivered in a cigar box that lights up when smoked.

The drinks menu features a fiery Jalapeo Margarita in addition to the more traditional pisco and cachaca (a spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice). Red Stripe and the Barcelona-made Estrella Damm beer are also available. The wine list features an even split between Spanish tempranillo, Argentine Malbec, and domestic selections.

The Meatball & Wine Bar

The Richmond location of The Meatball & Wine Bar is the place to go if meatballs, sliders, and ice cream sandwiches are more your speed.

Incredibly convenient access to dining options. All you have to do is select your prefered meat (beef, pig, chicken, fish, or vegetables), sauce (red, white, or green), and base (may we suggest the MB smash), and then dig in! Sauce from meatballs. Some of the best sliders in Melbourne can be found here. Don't forget to save some room for a Whoopie Mac ice cream sandwich (the gingerbread cookie is our fave).

Anchovy

Many traditions from Southeast Asia have been adopted by the owners of Anchovy and adapted to meet the expectations of modern diners in Melbourne. Chef Thi Le, whose resume includes stints at Supernormal Canteen,  Cumulus Inc., Sydney's Universal, and Luxembourg, is known for a nuanced fusion of Vietnamese and Australian flavours.

Enjoy a cup of complimentary mint tea on us as you peruse the menu. Because it combines the fresh herb flavours of the north of Vietnam with the seafood elements of the south, dill broth and   steamed clams in turmeric is a popular dinner.

Le suggests the Vietnamese blood pudding with ginger and cos if you're a fan of black pudding (or if you're game to join the fray). It's airy, fresh, and full of interesting flavour and textural contrasts.

The all-white decor and bar-style seating make for a simple yet sophisticated dining area. The atmosphere is made cosier and more private by a few carefully placed elements, such as the wooden bar top and the low-wattage lamps that hang from the ceiling.

Feast of Merit

When someone in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland comes into some money, it is customary for them to host a huge feast for the entire village. The newfound money is distributed equally. Feast of Merit is the name of both the event and the cafe and restaurant that celebrates it.

YGAP (Young People's Action Partnership) is an NGO that organises the annual Feast of Merit that supports leadership projects  and youth education in Australia, Malawi, Bangladesh, Rwanda, Ghana,and Cambodia. 

The venue is an effort to secure ongoing financial support for the organisation.

Volunteers from the staff and donations of food and other goods from vendors like Hopkins River Beef, St. David's Dairy, and St. Ali, all add up to a strong showing of community support.

The restaurant's former Kinfolk, Cumulus, and Circa chef-owner oversees a menu that is accessible to vegetarians and features raw foods, cereals, and sustainably raised meats.

Huge salads stocked at the bar include roasted freekeh, dutch carrots, mint, preserved lemon, harissa, and  pistachios; Roasted Milawa chicken is a great protein addition to these.

Shaun Anderson curated a selection of regional alcoholic beverages that features biodynamic wines and craft beers like Coburg Lager made in small batches.

There's a rooftop bar with a limited vegetarian menu that's perfect for a quick bite.

Future Future

As soon as you take a seat, the kind staff at Future Future will bring you your choice of camomile, green, or mandarin-rind tea and a plate of complimentary sweet-potato crisps. Given the pixelated window decals, broken walls, and exposed brick, it's safe to assume that this is not your typical Japanese restaurant.

Food that's both tasty and convenient to get your hands on. Nothing about it is typical, but it's straightforwardness belies its integrity. On a bed of wasabi-flavored creme fraiche and toasted wild rice, discover raw Wagyu strip loin sliced to a paper-thinness. Raw tuna cubes are combined with avocado tofu cubes, which are made in-house using soy milk and avocado puree to achieve a light, mousse-like consistency and served as a second bite-sized entrée. The Sorano tofu restaurant in Tokyo is credited with creating this dish.

Wagyu sirloin that has been marinated with miso for 10 days is on the heartier side of the menu, grilled hapuka (similar to bass or groper) with monstrous okonomiyaki, and seaweed lemon butter, and a matcha crepe the size of a dinner plate filled with  pickled ginger and doused in Japanese barbeque sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise and onion and pickled cabbage. Provolone cheese, which contributes to the umami without adding too much fat, is an important ingredient. Yakitori skewer, which is grilled over an open flame and Donburi bowls can be ordered to go.

After each course, your palette will thank you for ordering the $5 sparkling cucumber water.

Saint.Urban

On the famous Swan Street, you'll find a bar-restaurant with a stunning modern design. St. Urban is mostly a wine bar, but they also serve delicious dishes including Cape York barramundi, lamb rump, dry-aged sirloin, and more.

It's a terrific place to enjoy all three meals with company, and the European and Australian wine list pairs perfectly with the global flavours on the menu.

Hanoi Hannah New Quarter

Since there are also branches in Windsor and Elsternwick, you can always find a Hanoi Hannah.

Colorful cuisine with a Vietnamese twist, a well-thought-out cocktail list, and more beer than you can shake a stick at; the menu has it all. If the meal doesn't impress you, the extensive drink menu is sure to.

A yum cha lunch buffet is served every Sunday at noon, and it's not only a great way to end the weekend, but also a great way to eat.

South Of The Wall

Richmond buddies say hola to Mexican food and Margaritas at South Of The Wall on Cremorne Street. In honour of everything south of the border, this unique cocktail bar and restaurant features aged brick walls covered with colourful Talavera ceramics, polished concrete floors, mosaic tiles, and deep blue seats.

Sit outside with a Tequila in one hand and a menu packed with a fiesta of flavours, such as marinated street chicken tacos, pico de gallo, lettuce, Mexi cheese, and chipotle crema. Donald Trump will keep a careful eye on you from beyond the border wall. Chimichurri shrimp, red rice, guacamole, charred corn, queso fresco, heirloom tomatoes, frijole, and shrettuce round out the tempting South of the Bowl, which is topped off with house churros and chocolate sauce.

Union House

The Union House, located on Swan Street, is a historic hotel with a sleek, contemporary décor, making it an ideal setting for cutting-edge pub fare.

In the downstairs bar, we provide plate-sized schnitzels with gentleman's relish, rocking burgers, and chicken pot pies, while in the upper restaurant, we serve rich flavours with a light hand. A wonderful little throwback would be dishes like beef Carpaccio with fried artichokes, full fried flounders floating in caper butter, and opera cake for dessert.

Botherambo

A convenient stop during the day for deliciously quick lunches. At night, Botherambo on Swan Street becomes a bustling restaurant and bar providing some of the best red vegetable curry, mar hor betel leaf, and fried chicken wings in the city.

Tempting mixed drinks using the distillery's signature sous-vide infusions. Do you know of a place in Richmond where we can get a good mixed drink? Our needs are met by Botherambo.

Bouzy Rouge

Bouzy Rouge is a high-end restaurant on Bridge Road that serves food fit for a king. The restaurant's underground atmosphere complements the upscale clientele who visit the restaurant.

All who come through the ornately carved doors are treated like royalty as soon as they lay eyes on the Scottish Knoll sofas from the Middle Ages, upholstered in rich textiles from around the world and upholstered in Venetian mirrors.

Start your dining experience with a visit to the beautifully stocked bar before picking from traditionally-inspired European meals. Try the char-grilled octopus with the white gazpacho, green chilli, red peppers, and almond, or the pasta with the prawn, zucchini flower, bottarga, and chives.

Mrs Kim’s Grill Richmond

The Korean woman who immigrated to Australia in the '80s and brought her newborn daughter and traditional family recipes. As an adult, she paid tribute to her mother and family's immigration background by starting three restaurants.

This two-story, historically significant structure in Richmond is notorious for its intense smoking culture. We didn't instal exhaust fans like you'd see at most Korean barbeque joints, and there's only one grill for every three tables. The gamble paid off with an airy, open, and sophisticated dining area for a hundred people.

For at least 12 hours before they hit the grill, all meats are marinated in Mrs. Kim's traditional MSG-free marinades. They come with an assortment of complimentary condiments, the greatest of which is free kimchi.

Choose from eleven different flavoured meat pieces and have them grilled right in front of you. They are designed to be used communally, with people picking and choosing which condiments go with particular plates. Simple! Just choose a fantastic set for two, like Moo, Oink, Baa, Cluck Cluck, or Mrs. Kim's Ultimate Selection.

Korean beers like Height and Cass, which have a subtle flavour, are on hand to not overpower the smoked meat. The Prince Wine Store has created a wine list, but if you're searching for something stronger, try the Korean rice wine soju.

Otto Melbourne

You may rediscover the wonder in everyday life with a visit to Otto Melbourne on Bridge Road around Richmond. The hip café, whose name is an acronym for "Ode to the Original," has a simple, contemporary design that is suitable for both casual coffee and pastries in the morning and large family celebrations in the evening.

A marble top, a tube overhead lighting and a community table with high white seats, is an unusual but practical choice for family get-togethers, meetings, and other events requiring several participants.

Try the Otto burger with 18-hour slow-cooked beef ribs, onion rings, housemade BBQ sauce,  Pommes Frites, and Monterey Jack cheddar, or the exotic mushroom fricassee with egg custard, black garlic, crispy enoki, and rye toast.

Conclusion

Richmond has seen better days, but is starting to see better dining experiences. Bridge Road is regaining its former retail glory after a long absence. Kekou on Bridge Road was inspired by a culinary expedition across the seas in search of new flavors. The chef's tasting menu comprises dishes like Stracciatella, fermented tomatoes, charred leek, and organic lemons. You really must have the cheeseburger spring rolls, char siu pork, and crispy chicken wings.

The head chef has previously held positions as the chef de partie at Cumulus Inc and the sous chef at Sunda. The Posty is known for its wood-fired pizza and cold beer, and warm, welcoming service from the locals. The Seasoning House has a floor-to-ceiling monochromatic mural depicting life in the city of Thailand. The Richmond Club Hotel is renowned for its fantastic beer garden and inviting interior. The owners' and chefs' shared South American heritage can be tasted throughout the food at Onda.

The menu is roughly 50% vegetarian and features both classic and cutting-edge dishes. Cigars filled with dulce de leche are rolled in chocolate and black sesame and delivered in a cigar box that lights up when smoked. The Richmond location of The Meatball & Wine Bar is the place to go for meatballs, sliders, and ice cream sandwiches. Chef Thi Le is known for a nuanced fusion of Vietnamese and Australian flavours. Feast of Merit is an effort to secure ongoing financial support for youth education.

The menu at Future Future is not your typical Japanese restaurant, but its straightforwardness belies its integrity. Raw tuna cubes combined with avocado tofu cubes are combined with soy milk and avocado puree to achieve a light, mousse-like consistency. Wagyu sirloin that has been marinated with miso for 10 days is on the heartier side of the menu. Lunch buffet at Hanoi Hannah is a great way to end the weekend. Botherambo serves some of the best red vegetable curry and fried chicken wings in the city.

Union House is an ideal setting for cutting-edge pub fare, such as schnitzel and chicken pot pies. Mrs Kim's Grill. Richmond is a Korean restaurant founded by a Korean woman who immigrated to Australia in the '80s. For at least 12 hours before they hit the grill, all meats are marinated in Mrs. Kim's traditional MSG-free marinades. The restaurant has an airy, open, and sophisticated dining area for a hundred people. Moo, Oink, Baa, Cluck Cluck, or Mrs. Kim's Ultimate Selection are just some of the mouth-watering options available.

Content Summary

• Even though Richmond has seen better days and worse, the city has never stopped being important.
• Due in large part to the historic Corner Hotel, the area's pub culture has thrived since the suburb's days as a working-class centre.
• On game days, it really shines at the 'G. Other than the abundance of Vietnamese eateries on Victoria Street, we've had fewer good dining experiences.
• It's getting lively on Church and Swan Streets, and Bridge Road is finally regaining its former retail glory after a long absence.
• Some of your old favourites are here, and we've also included the top new restaurants.
• Amazing restaurants and great culinary atmospheres can be found all across Richmond, and most of them are just a short walk or train ride away from your job.
• We won't be sampling every eatery in Richmond, but only the very best options.
• Kekou Bridge Road is home to Richmond's trendy restaurant scene, and its newest addition, Kekou, was inspired by a culinary expedition across the seas in search of new flavors.
• Kong BBQ Kong, a Richmond institution, is famous for its wide selection of delectable Korean dishes.
• The majority of Melburnians are hyper-health conscious, so the abundance of plant-based, gluten-free, and vegetarian options should come as a relief.
• A group dinner and drinks at Kong is a surefire way to unwind at the end of the workday.
• The chef's tasting menu comprises dishes like Stracciatella, fermented tomatoes, charred leek, and organic lemons, all of which represent a minor departure from traditional notions.
• Casonsei Alla Bresciana is the house pasta speciality; it is made with Heidi Tilsit, brown butter, and sage.
• Jamu Located away from the rush and bustle of Bridge Road, Jamu is a hip Australian-Asian restaurant with a menu that will make your mouth wet.
• You really must have the cheeseburger spring rolls, char siu pork, and crispy chicken wings with salted egg mayo and fried curry leaves.
• There isn't a single dish on the menu that won't leave you wanting more, and here is no exception.
• Hanoi Hannah New Quarterback, like its brother locations in Windsor and Elsternwick, was launched in 2018 by Commune Group, the same people behind Tokyo Tina and Firebird.
• In 2021, it had a radical redesign to set it apart from its relatives.
• The head chef has previously held positions as the chef de partie at Cumulus Inc and the sous chef at Sunda, so he knows his way around a kitchen.
• No more pho and rice paper buns.
• You should look for banh mi "fingers," which are flattened baguettes stuffed with pickled cucumber, crisp chicken skin, and whipped chicken liver pate.
• All of the beers and wines are from Australia, with the exception of the Vietnamese 333 rice lager.
• Less people can fit in here now, the warm lighting, the banquettes and cork-topped tables and textured walls creates an elegant, contemporary atmosphere.
• The Posty, located on Swan Street in Richmond, is a cosy boutique venue known for its wood-fired pizza, cold beer, cracking wine, and warm, welcoming service from the locals.
• This architectural marvel is renowned for its fantastic beer garden and its warm, inviting interior, which consists of several small rooms, exposed brick, and natural wood.
• The same people who brought you Chin Chin in Melbourne also have a restaurant in the heart of downtown Richmond called Baby.
• Delicious Italian fare can be found at Baby, including 20 unique pizzas and a variety of pasta dishes.
• On Victoria Street in Richmond stands the modest yet functional Seasoning House.
• In addition to the aqua mosaic tiles, blond wood tables, and Asian-inspired menu items, this cosy restaurant boasts a floor-to-ceiling monochromatic mural depicting life in the city of Thailand.
• Pub favourites like pork and fennel sausages, tomato and red pepper relish, and burgers with a twist are now available on the menu at this establishment, which also features a beer garden, dining room, dance floor, and rooftop with breathtaking city views.
• Those looking for a 100% genuine experience should look elsewhere than Onda.
• The owners' and chefs' shared South American heritage can be tasted throughout the food.
• Owners Steve and Niharika Hogan have a wide range of experiences and perspectives to draw from, having immigrated from New Zealand and travelled extensively in Brazil, Peru, Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico.
• The Hogans have complete control over the interior design, which was inspired by the Spanish term meaning "wave" (onda).
• The 58-seater boasts windows from floor to ceiling, Bali-crafted hardwood furnishings, and a beachy colour scheme of turquoise, teal, and pastel pink.
• Niharika's blue sofa, which forms a "S" down the middle of the restaurant and evokes the shape of the wave that inspired the name, is the showpiece.
• The menu is roughly 50% vegetarian and features both classic and cutting-edge dishes.
• The waka, a traditional Mori canoe, inspired this delicacy of wild fungus wrapped in a cassia bark.
• Cigars filled with dulce de leche are rolled in chocolate and black sesame and delivered in a cigar box that lights up when smoked.
• The Richmond location of The Meatball & Wine Bar is the place to go if meatballs, sliders, and ice cream sandwiches are more your speed.
• Incredibly convenient access to dining options.
• Some of the best sliders in Melbourne can be found here.
• Many traditions from Southeast Asia have been adopted by the owners of Anchovy and adapted to meet the expectations of modern diners in Melbourne.
• Chef Thi Le, whose resume includes stints at Supernormal Canteen, Cumulus Inc., Sydney's Universal, and Luxembourg, is known for a nuanced fusion of Vietnamese and Australian flavours.
• Le suggests the Vietnamese blood pudding with ginger and cos if you're a fan of black pudding (or if you're game to join the fray).
• The all-white decor and bar-style seating make for a simple yet sophisticated dining area.
• When someone in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland comes into some money, it is customary for them to host a huge feast for the entire village.
• Feast of Merit is the name of both the event and the cafe and restaurant that celebrates it.
• YGAP (Young People's Action Partnership) is an NGO that organises the annual Feast of Merit that supports leadership projects and youth education in Australia, Malawi, Bangladesh, Rwanda, Ghana,and Cambodia.
• The restaurant's former Kinfolk, Cumulus, and Circa chef-owner oversees a menu that is accessible to vegetarians and features raw foods, cereals, and sustainably raised meats.
• Huge salads stocked at the bar include roasted freekeh, dutch carrots, mint, preserved lemon, harissa, and pistachios; Roasted Milawa chicken is a great protein addition to these.
• There's a rooftop bar with a limited vegetarian menu that's perfect for a quick bite.
• As soon as you take a seat, the kind staff at Future Future will bring you your choice of camomile, green, or mandarin-rind tea and a plate of complimentary sweet-potato crisps.
• Given the pixelated window decals, broken walls, and exposed brick, it's safe to assume that this is not your typical Japanese restaurant.
• Food that's both tasty and convenient to get your hands on.
• Nothing about it is typical, but it's straightforwardness belies its integrity.
• On a bed of wasabi-flavored creme fraiche and toasted wild rice, discover raw Wagyu strip loin sliced to a paper-thinness.
• Raw tuna cubes are combined with avocado tofu cubes, which are made in-house using soy milk and avocado puree to achieve a light, mousse-like consistency and served as a second bite-sized entrée.
• The Sorano tofu restaurant in Tokyo is credited with creating this dish.
• Wagyu sirloin that has been marinated with miso for 10 days is on the heartier side of the menu, grilled hapuka (similar to bass or groper) with monstrous okonomiyaki, and seaweed lemon butter, and a matcha crepe the size of a dinner plate filled with pickled ginger and doused in Japanese barbeque sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise and onion and pickled cabbage.
• Yakitori skewer, which is grilled over an open flame and Donburi bowls can be ordered to go.
• Since there are also branches in Windsor and Elsternwick, you can always find a Hanoi Hannah.
• Colorful cuisine with a Vietnamese twist, a well-thought-out cocktail list, and more beer than you can shake a stick at; the menu has it all.
• A yum cha lunch buffet is served every Sunday at noon, and it's not only a great way to end the weekend, but also a great way to eat.
• Richmond buddies say hola to Mexican food and Margaritas at South Of The Wall on Cremorne Street.
• Donald Trump will keep a careful eye on you from beyond the border wall.
• The Union House, located on Swan Street, is a historic hotel with a sleek, contemporary décor, making it an ideal setting for cutting-edge pub fare.
• A convenient stop during the day for deliciously quick lunches.
• At night, Botherambo on Swan Street becomes a bustling restaurant and bar providing some of the best red vegetable curry, mar hor betel leaf, and fried chicken wings in the city.
• All who come through the ornately carved doors are treated like royalty as soon as they lay eyes on the Scottish Knoll sofas from the Middle Ages, upholstered in rich textiles from around the world and upholstered in Venetian mirrors.
• Start your dining experience with a visit to the beautifully stocked bar before picking from traditionally-inspired European meals.
• The Korean woman who immigrated to Australia in the '80s and brought her newborn daughter and traditional family recipes.
• As an adult, she paid tribute to her mother and family's immigration background by starting three restaurants.
• This two-story, historically significant structure in Richmond is notorious for its intense smoking culture.
• We didn't instal exhaust fans like you'd see at most Korean barbeque joints, and there's only one grill for every three tables.
• The gamble paid off with an airy, open, and sophisticated dining area for a hundred people.
• For at least 12 hours before they hit the grill, all meats are marinated in Mrs. Kim's traditional MSG-free marinades.
• They come with an assortment of complimentary condiments, the greatest of which is free kimchi.
• Choose from eleven different flavoured meat pieces and have them grilled right in front of you.
• They are designed to be used communally, with people picking and choosing which condiments go with particular plates. Simple!
• Korean beers like Height and Cass, which have a subtle flavour, are on hand to not overpower the smoked meat.
• The Prince Wine Store has created a wine list, but if you're searching for something stronger, try the Korean rice wine soju.
• You may rediscover the wonder in everyday life with a visit to Otto Melbourne on Bridge Road around Richmond.
• The hip café, whose name is an acronym for "Ode to the Original," has a simple, contemporary design that is suitable for both casual coffee and pastries in the morning and large family celebrations in the evening.
• A marble top, a tube overhead lighting and a community table with high white seats, is an unusual but practical choice for family get-togethers, meetings, and other events requiring several participants.
• Try the Otto burger with 18-hour slow-cooked beef ribs, onion rings, housemade BBQ sauce, Pommes Frites, and Monterey Jack cheddar, or the exotic mushroom fricassee with egg custard, black garlic, crispy enoki, and rye toast.