MLB/ NAARM
The Festival >
1-10 August 2025 | Citywide
FOOD CRAWL > MILK N' SUGAR
FOOD CRAWL > I LOVE NOODLE
FOOD CRAWL > INDONESIA
FOOD CRAWL > TEA & COFFEE

Saint Dreux
Where: Emporium Melbourne, Shop LG-30/287 Lonsdale St
Not your average coffee shop – Saint Dreux is a Japanese-inspired coffee and katsu sando bar, brought to you by the team behind speciality coffee bars Slater Street Bench.
FOOD CRAWL > SNACK OUT

Chunky Town
Where: Shop 31, Level 1, QV Melbourne
Satisfy your Korean street food cravings without breaking the bank! From crispy, cheesy corn dogs to saucy tteokbokki and crunchy Korean fried chicken, this spot is a go-to for delicious bites.

Banh Mi Stand
Where: 547 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
A lunch spot serving banh mi sandwiches. A pro tip would be do not skimp on their infamous Vietnamese salt coffee – a fine combination of salty, bitter and sweet.

+39 Pizzeria
Where: 362 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
Started by 6 friends who have their stomachs in Melbourne but their hearts in Naples — we’ve been sharing pizza, fighting over lasagna and spilling wine all over the table for years.

Queen Victoria Market
Where: Queen St, Melbourne
QVM offers a vibrant mix of fresh produce, gourmet goods, and global street food — from Sri Lankan and Spanish to Malaysian and American BBQ — making it no surprise that it’s hailed as one of Melbourne’s most iconic markets.

KOI Dessert Bar
Where: 100 Queen St, Melbourne
KOI is a place for memorable experiences and meaningful moments which connect people and aspirations. With food as our vessel, we exist to take you on journeys.
FOOD CRAWL > MILK N' SUGAR

Homm Dessert
Where: 294 La Trobe St, Melbourne
They say home is where the heart is, and at Homm it’s a place where traditional Thai flavours meet contemporary tastes to deliver delicious modern desserts.

Pidapipó
Where: 8 Degraves St, Melbourne
An obsession is born when Lisa Valmorbida decides that gelato is her thing. They call it Pidapipo after an Italian game they played with their nonno growing up.

Hareruya Pantry
Where: 27 Somerset Pl, Melbourne
Translating to ‘sunny shop', Hareruya is a place where light is distilled. We’re a sun-dappled convenience store, connecting you with Japanese gelato.

Sulbing Cafe
Where: 168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Sulbing masterfully crafts innovative desserts for every season. We are dedicated to create a cherished delight across all generations.

Torissong
Where: 2/143 Queensberry St, Melbourne
A Japanese restaurant serving traditional 'teishoku' meal sets, crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
FOOD CRAWL > RICE IS LIFE

Rice Paper Scissors
Where: 15 Hardware Ln, Melbourne
Rice Paper Scissors is modelled on the hawker dining bars of South East Asia with shared-eating being the focus.

Onigiri Kitchen & Sake Bar
Where: 1 Degraves St, Melbourne
Our focus is quality, comfort and unpretentious enjoyment. We have 7 types of onigiri fillings that are made fresh daily.

MoVida
Where: 1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne
This restaurant celebrates Spanish food culture with the freshest seasonal produce, fine wine & premium Spanish goods since 2003.

Khao Man Gai
Where: 389 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Khao Man Gai, Thailand’s take on Hainanese chicken rice, is a staple street food found across the country.

Lulu's Malaysian Hawker
Where: 27-31 Hardware Ln, Melbourne
Serving authentic Penang-style char kway teow (stir-fried flat rice noodle) and staying true to the flavors of Penang street food, each serve is made to order .
FOOD CRAWL > I LOVE NOODLES

Tipo 00
Where: 361 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
Tipo 00 – a name to reference the flour used in what we specialise in ‘pasta’. A restaurant to showcase our passion for Italian food, pasta and beverage.

Mensho Tokyo Ramen
Where: 166 Russell St, Melbourne
Our team at Mensho pride ourselves on providing fresh, quality and locally sourced produce for each and every meal; including our signature ramen.

Mekong Vietnam
Where: 195 Swanston St, Melbourne
Specialising in a range of traditional Vietnamese pho soups, full of fresh, natural ingredients, Pho Bo Ga Mekong Vietnam will give you an authentic taste of Vietnam.

Master Lanzhou Noodle Bar
Where: 379 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
Offering the most authentic Chinese beef noodles, as close to what you would experience on the streets of Lanzhou city in China’s Gansu province.

Mansae Korean BBQ
Where: 16 Dhanga Djeembana Walk, Melbourne
Dedicated to providing the ultimate Korean BBQ experience, our name that means “hip hip hooray” in Korean, embodies our passion for the unique flavours of Korean BBQ.
FOOD CRAWL > UP IN SMOKE

Fancy Hank's
Where: 1/79 Bourke St, Melbourne
We take barbecue and comfort food to the next level—serving up some of the best-slow-cooked meats - our famous smoked brisket and a rack of pork ribs.

Rose Garden
Where: 435 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
A small restaurant located at the upper end of Elizabeth St that serves wholesome tasty Chinese BBQ varieties on rice at very affordable prices.

B'Churrasco
Where: 61 A'Beckett St, Melbourne
We bring the mouth-watering BBQ style cooking techniques of Brazil to Melbourne. They are also uniquely located in a heritage building at Melbourne's CBD.

Stalactites
Where: 177/183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
It's a staple of the Melbourne city landscape because the food at Stalactites has a well-earned reputation as uncomplicated, traditional Greek.

Dragon Hotpot
Where: 213 Russell St, Melbourne
At Dragon Hot Pot, our customers can create endless combinations of hot pot that’s guaranteed to be delicious - with over 100 ingredients and spiciness-your-way.
FOOD CRAWL > SPICE WARS

Belles Hot Chicken
Where: 147 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
After ditching fine-dining in Sydney, Kiwi-born Morgan McGlone wound up in Nashville, where he discovered the city’s bona fides as the home of 'Hot Chicken'.

3 Brothersss
Where: 513 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
Flaunting ingenious Indian cuisine by complementing the flavours and traditions of India – using fresh and local ingredients, taking great pride from their Indian roots and ancient cooking techniques.

Dodee Paidang
Where: 353 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Starting with the beloved Tom Yum noodle, we brought its mouthwatering flavours all the way from Thailand. Our menu goes beyond noodles, offering a tempting array of authentic dishes.

Geprek in Melbourne
Where: Shop 13 Midtown Plaza, Melbourne
Ayam Geprek is fried chicken that is smashed on a mortar and served with hot steamed rice and choice of sambals. Geprek smashes to serve – right in front of you!

Little Rogue
Where: 2 Drewery Ln, Melbourne
Tiny cafe tucked away in jaunty, cobble-stoned Drewery Lane. Stylish and understated, albeit full of personality, which sums up Melbourne's coffee culture.
FOOD CRAWL > COFFEE & TEA

CHOULEE
Where: 249-251 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Your go-to spot for premium handcrafted tea. We specialise in high-quality, authentic milk teas, and innovative seasonal flavours.

Patricia
Where: 493-495 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
Serving you coffee since 2011. Now, with our own roastery in Coburg North, we're proud to roast all the coffee you enjoy.

Charlie's Tea
Where: 243 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Discover the premium experience here, known for its delightful milk teas and unique toppings. A must-visit for tea lovers!

Higher Ground
Where: 650 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
Housed in a heritage-listed powerhouse, we are an all-day dining destination where we offer a blend of a café and restaurant.

Martabak Pecenongan 78 & D’Bakmie
Where: 114 Lygon St, Melbourne
No need to fly to Indonesia—enjoy street-style noodles and martabak with your chosen toppings (chocolate, cheese, or both) here!
FOOD CRAWL > INDONESIA

YOI Indonesian Fusion
Where: 155 Franklin St, Melbourne
YOI is a vibrant and upbeat Indonesian-fusion restaurant smack-bang in the middle of Melbourne CBD.

Makan
Where: Collins Way, Melbourne
Sister duo Tasia & Gracia Seger blend Indonesian and Australian flavours, bringing more than their My Kitchen Rules win to the dinner table.

Waroeng SS Spesial Sambal
Where: 398-400 Lygon St, Carlton Melbourne
Waroeng Sambal SS offers 20 curated sambals to pair with chicken, duck, beef, seafood, and, of course, rice.

Enak by Nelayan
Where: 195 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
We take pride in serving the true essence of Indonesian cuisine. Every dish is a masterpiece, crafted with the finest ingredients.

Soi 38
Where: 38 Royal Ln, Melbourne
We have lifted a piece of Thai's bustling capital city, Bangkok, and drop it off in the middle of Melbourne, specialising in authentic noodles dishes.
FOOD CRAWL > THAILAND

Khaosan Lane
Where: G25/350 Bourke St, Melbourne
Welcome to our authentic Thai BBQ Restaurant and Bar that brings delicious flavors of Thai-Esan cuisine to your table.

Nana Thai
Where: 169 Bourke St, Melbourne
Nana is serving Thai style Hotpot, BBQ, North Eastern dishes and other Thai street food with best quality.

Chin Chin
Where: 125 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
A riotous collision of
casual South East Asian cuisine,
contemporary art and
local culture.

Mamao
Where: 338 Queen St, Melbourne
Known for authentic Thai street food and a lively late-night, Mamao stays true to its name—Thai for "get drunk"—making it a spot for great eats and good times.

Hecho en Mexico
Where: 78 Hardware Ln, Melbourne
The authentic, freshly made, lip-smacking street-style Mexican cuisine, now in the CBD!
FOOD CRAWL > LATIN

San Telmo
Where: 14 Meyers Pl, Melbourne
Argentinian menu focused on chargrills, in an eclectic space with high ceilings and impressive bits of cow sit dry ageing behind glass.

Bomba Bar
Where: 103 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Enjoy top-notch Spanish dining experience with shared tapas in a vibrant, neon-lit setting.

Pastuso
Where: 19 AC/DC La, Melbourne
Visit us on AC/DC Lane this week for ceviche, charcoal-grilled steaks, fiery street food, and seafood delights!

Bodega
Where: 55 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
A late-night taqueria serving the most authentic Mexican street tacos and top-shelf mezcal.

Seven Star Pocha
Where: H/535 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
We offer authentic Korean dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings for hearty flavours.
FOOD CRAWL > KOREA

Korea Town
Where: 365 La Trobe St, Melbourne
Find all your Korean food cravings at KOREA TOWN. All the trendy K-food you can possibly imagine!

Paik's Noodle
Where: 470 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Straight out of Seoul, Paik's is famed for its delectable and comforting Korean noodle dishes.

ChangGo BBQ
Where: 70 Little La Trobe St, Melbourne
Known as the locals go-to Korean BBQ spot, your taste buds will be left so satisfied.

Yuk Gam
Where: Chisholm Pl, Melbourne
Located in the iconic K-town and opens until late night, this shows the liveliest of Korea in the most unique way.

Nana's Green Tea
Where: 165A Bourke St,
Melbourne
It's styled as a modern Japanese tea house and offer exquisite matcha-flavoured drinks, parfaits, desserts in a serene atmosphere.
FOOD CRAWL > MATCHA

Tori's
Where: 28 Niagara Ln, Melbourne
A little bakery in the heart of Melbourne serving artisan cakes and desserts. It offers a sweet escape from the bustling city life.

Balibola
Where: 7/259 Collins St, Melbourne
Bali's famous matcha cafe has made its way to Melb! Look out for this hole-in-the-wall and order the creamiest matcha lattes.

Matcha Mate @Nimbo
Where: 19 Hardware St, Melbourne
Started as a pop-up with a simple mission: to brighten your day with a splash of green - delicious drinks and desserts infused with matcha.

Hikari
Where: 317 Swanston St, Melbourne
A Japanese-inspired café who serves top-tier coffee and matcha. Try a yuzu spritz, iced pour-over, matcha, or latte.