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Hummus topped with Fraser Isle spanner crab and Mooloolaba prawns.

Hummus king Tom Sarafian’s debut restaurant finally lands in Melbourne

The ex-Bar Saracen head chef is spotlighting his Armenian and Egyptian heritage at Zareh.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Two broths are available: a clear duck-based soup; and a 12-hour chicken option.

Move over ramen, there’s a new Japanese broth in town

The Ishizuka team have opened Oden on Bourke Street, where the hotpot dish of the same name stars.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Baix restaurant dining room (left) and 81 Bay wine bar in Brighton.
14.5/20

Is Baix the luxe European restaurant boujee Brighton locals have been waiting for?

Chef and Brighton local Ian Curley’s first restaurant as sole owner spans a fine-ish dining room and wine bar. Dani Valent compares three courses in both spaces.

  • Dani Valent
At Oden, diners are encouraged to build a bowl from two or three elements – perhaps translucent shirataki noodles, house-made prawn balls flecked with edamame and tobiko (flying fish roe), and abalone.

First look: A surprising ingredient takes centre stage at this new Japanese restaurant

This Melbourne first is a casual spot that celebrates the simmering stews found on the streets of Japan – and the broth that powers them.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Inside Ho Jiak, Junda Khoo’s fine-dining restaurant inside the middle of his three-storey complex.
14/20

A couple visiting Ho Jiak looked around in confusion. I can see why

Is trailblazing Sydney chef Junda Khoo’s ambitious Malaysian fine diner more ’80s hotel restaurant or a place for a big night out?

  • Besha Rodell
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The bulgogi toast sandwich at Seoul Toast Bong.

Get this hulking Korean sanger for less than $10 in the CBD

Seoul Toast Bong is the first of its franchise to land in Australia.

The beef bulgogi sandwich being at Korean cafe Seoul Toast Bong.

Burgers, pancakes and other bites: 10 great snacks under $10 in Melbourne’s CBD

From hulking beef bulgogi sandwiches to savoury pancakes and sticky rice rolls, it’s possible to snack your way through the city on a shoestring - even in this economy.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Dishes are best for feasting with a group.

Persian in Preston: This is a feast you’ll want to share with friends

It’s all about Persian classics at Maryam, with an emphasis on rice dishes and kebabs.

  • Dani Valent
Lasagne Lab is serving four different lasagnes in a deep-fried “pasta pocket”.

Novelty or necessity? Our verdict on Melbourne’s new lasagne pocket sandwiches

The creator has never seen anything like them in Italy, and they’re billed as “Australia’s first lasagne sandwich”. But does anyone need a lasagne you can eat with your hands?

  • Tomas Telegramma and Daniela Frangos
Spiced shredded chicken.
Good Food hat15/20

It’s impossible to go wrong at this hatted Chinese restaurant, but these are our go-tos

You could come to Nihao Kitchen every week for a year and still not plough your way through the menu.

  • Dani Valent

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