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Restaurants You Must Try in Doncaster

Doncaster's best tables

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track
10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

Hand-pulled noodles at Master Lanzhou, Korean fried chicken at Don't Tell Mama, yum cha trolleys at Golden Dragon Palace. Doncaster rewards the curious.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
01
of 10
MASTER LANZHOU4.7
ChineseDoncaster
Editor's note

Westfield Doncaster's handmade Lanzhou noodle bar — rich beef broth, six noodle cuts, served fast.

03
of 10
GOLDEN DRAGON PALACE4.2
ChineseTemplestowe
Editor's note

Templestowe's go-to for traditional trolley-cart yum cha in a spacious Cantonese dining room.

04
of 10
DOHTONBORI4.3
JapaneseDoncaster
Editor's note

Osaka-style okonomiyaki cooked on your table at Westfield Doncaster — interactive, filling, and fun.

05
of 10
PENANG FLAVOURS4.2
MalaysianDoncaster
Editor's note

Doncaster's go-to for Penang hawker classics — char kway teow and fish head noodles with serious wok hei.

06
of 10
REYHOON RESTAURANT4.7
Middle EasternTemplestowe
Editor's note

Templestowe's warmest Persian kitchen — koobideh that tastes like it was cooked by someone's mum, served by Sara.

07
of 10
EXPRESS PIZZA-PASTA BAR4.7
ItalianTemplestowe
Editor's note

Humble Templestowe pizza spot punching above its weight - top-5 Melbourne pizzas without the awards or pretence

09
of 10
TEMPLESTOWE LIVING ROOM4.3
Modern EuropeanTemplestowe
Editor's note

Templestowe's neighbourhood anchor — prawn ravioli, fireplace dinners, 30 years of regulars.

10
of 10
DONCASTER HOTEL4.6
Modern AustralianDoncaster
Editor's note

Doncaster's reliable suburban pub — generous bistro meals, a kids' play area, big screens for sport, and a drive-through bottle shop.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

Restaurants You Must Try in Doncaster · The Curator