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Reviews

Kopi santan Blora, coffee brewed with coconut milk, rimmed with toasted coconut.
13.5/20

As Melburnians, we know our coffee, but have you tried this strong coconut one?

There are a dozen different coffees and meals are mostly under $20 at this cosy new Indonesian eatery.

  • Dani Valent
Outside the Godby Hotel.

Godby Hotel

A new pub in an old train station.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Mikey’s is a new bar in Abbottsford featuring a martini stained-glass window (right).

Mikey’s

A cocktail-forward bar by two ex-Bodriggy bartenders.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Hannah Green (in blue) on the floor at her sophomore restaurant, Daphne.
14/20

With a flexible menu built for maximum flavour, Etta’s sister Daphne is easy to love

The friendly Lygon Street venue is the perfect neighbourhood restaurant, but she has some growing to do, reviews Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Chilli prawn pizza.

Bring the gang: This pizza spot opposite the sea is a big, friendly party

It’s beach, pizza, spritz, repeat at this easy-breezy eatery that makes a perfect full stop to a day on the Mornington Peninsula.

  • Emma Breheny
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Tavola Italian restaurant in Bentleigh.
14/20

This Italian restaurant in middle-suburban Melbourne is slicker than your average

The 30-seater from two ex-Caffe e Cucina stalwarts is a very accomplished operation, and locals should count themselves lucky, reviews Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent
Thai charcoal chicken, chips and salad.

Yang Thai

For southern Thai-inspired charcoal chicken.

  • Dani Valent
Steak frites.

Frenchie

A Parisian-inspired bistro and bar where everything is $14.

  • Tomas Telegramma
If you crave raw fish, the Sachi don is one of the best uses of $35 you’re going to find.
13.5/20

This ‘bargain’ rice bowl is one of the best ways to get a fancy − but not too formal − sushi fix

Sachi proves dining on premium raw fish does not have to mean spending big bucks on a fine-dining omakase menu.

  • Besha Rodell
Pork belly num pang with green apple slaw.

You’re familiar with Vietnam’s banh mi, but have you tried its neighbour’s num pang?

Not to be confused with the Vietnam’s most famous sandwich, the num pang selections at Kampot Kitchen are remixed versions of Cambodian dishes.

  • Sanka Amadoru