While millions of tourists visit Melbourne for its diverse culture – represented by the divine selection of delicious food and beverages, many do not get the opportunity to experience the more eclectic underground suburbs. Here are the best places to visit in Prahran, a place for shopping, bars, restaurants and attractions that only the locals know about!
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A new addition to the Toko Group, Toko Melbourne is modern-styled with a hint of Japanese influence, allowing you to experience the informal style of “izakaya” dining. They prepare delicate and fresh servings of the finest in Greville Street. With spacious communal tables as well as intimate seating, visitors enjoy a large selection of food and drinks including mouth-watering soft shell crab, salmon Toko rolls, sushi and kingfish made from their open kitchen, bar or sushi bar. 142 Greville Street [Related Post: Melbourne Food Diary, Toko Melbourne]
Andy Restein and Kristian Klein decided to name their first restaurant after the karate master from The Karate Kid film- Mr Miyagi. Even if you are not a fan of the 80s classic, you can still enjoy the Asian cuisine offered. As you enter Mr Miyagi on Chapel Street, you will be welcomed with funky 80’s style, warm lighting and Japanese wall décor, providing you with stimulating Asian cuisine accompanied by ‘Japanese food and liquor.’ The menu is sectioned into three rounds, ranging from fried chick, sushi, pork belly and seafood. 99 CHAPEL ST. WINDSOR, 3181
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5St Edmonds All Day Eatery
Serving modern Australian food and beer in Greville St, St Edmonds All Day Eatery is a café renovated from an old garage, encompassing a modern industrial vibe with concrete flooring and simple decor with the option to dine inside or outdoors on round tables. 154 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181
6The North Collective
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7David’s
With whitewashed walls with Chinoiserie-style lamps and wooden chairing the popular David’s Restaurant plates you Shanghai-inspired, delicious dishes from crispy duck breast, tantalising steamed pork dumplings, truffle fries to noodles and stirred fried rice. Walking into David’s, located in Cecil Place off Chapel Street, you feel like you are travelling over to a local restaurant in China with the warm lighting lanterns lit up and the porcelain Chinese teapots with chopsticks and cutlery and paper menus. Dishes are served with a fresh, authentic and homey manner as Restaurant owner David Zou intends to capture the true essence of Shanghai food and culture. 4 Cecil Place
A place for the socialites who want to find a venue to hold an event or party as their two function rooms (one called Mr Smith and the other one called Mrs Smith), bar, courtyard and to stay full with a kitchen to serve you up a combination of international tasters including Asian appetizers and salads, South American wraps and European dishes with some with Chinese and Japanese inspired styles. The Smith in High Street provides seating on round, squared and communal tables with high ceilings and a view of the kitchen. 213 High Street
9L’hotel Gitan
A family-owned business between Jacques Reymond, his wife Kathy and three of their four children, L’hotel Gitan depicts a more laidback and casual dining experience with European influences with the décor and food, particularly a French vibe with cushion bar stools around the kitchen and bar with also wooden brass flooring like a pub.
10Royal Elixir
Extracting from one of the world’s biggest tea exporters- Sri Lankan tea can be stirred and sipped right in the High Street in the Chapel Street Precinct to accommodate literally different tastes with leaves, herbs, spices and other eccentric ingredients from overseas. Styled in a light, modern, minimalistic and monochrome setting Royal Elixiris caters a luxury experience of fine tea to the multicultural market of Melbourne.
