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Restaurants You Must Try in Richmond

Richmond's best tables

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10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

Richmond and Abbotsford deliver diverse Asian dining, from Jinda Thai's institution to Lene's fine dining and ONDA's Latin American flair.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
01
of 10
Verified by venue4.8
Latin AmericanRichmond
Editor's note

Richmond's coeliac-accredited Latin American bar — bold share plates and the theatrical cigar-box dessert.

03
of 10
LENE4.8
Modern AustralianRichmond
Editor's note

Richmond's quietly exceptional share-plates gem — fine-dining execution in a gallery setting.

04
of 10
5.0
VietnameseRichmond
Editor's note

Authentic Vietnamese noodle soups and broken rice in Richmond — late-night, affordable, and genuinely soul-satisfying.

05
of 10
4.6
VietnameseRichmond
Editor's note

Richmond's family-run pho landmark on Victoria Street — rich broth, fast service, over a decade of loyal regulars.

06
of 10
PAPER PLATE RESTAURANT4.7
VietnameseRichmond
Editor's note

Richmond's quietly brilliant Vietnamese — refined share plates led by brothers who never disappoint.

07
of 10
4.7
JapaneseRichmond
Editor's note

Richmond's izakaya bargain — crispy gyoza, sake tastings on the house, Tokyo vibes on a student budget.

08
of 10
4.4
ThaiAbbotsford
Editor's note

Authentic Thai street food in a cosy noodle house, bold flavours, generous servings, worth every dollar

09
of 10
WAYGOOD4.7
Middle EasternRichmond
Editor's note

Richmond's Ottolenghi-ish wine bar where vegetables steal the show and the wine list runs deep.

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 Richmond · The Curator