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Restaurants You Must Try in Richmond

Richmond's best tables

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The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track
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
01
of 10
Verified by venue4.8
Latin AmericanRichmond
Editor's note

Richmond's coeliac-accredited Latin American eatery — bold share plates with real theatre.

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

Richmond's gallery-walled share-plates gem, plating quietly excellent Modern Australian seafood.

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 decades-old pho institution — rich MSG-free broth, fast service, endless loyal regulars.

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

Richmond's quietly refined Vietnamese share plates — caramelised pork belly and pandan brûlée.

07
of 10
4.7
JapaneseRichmond
Editor's note

Richmond's cheap izakaya gem — crispy gyoza, karaage and free sake tastings nightly.

08
of 10
4.4
ThaiAbbotsford
Editor's note

Abbotsford's 15-year Thai institution — Isan flavours, BYO wine, always busy.

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

Richmond's Ottolenghi-style wine bar — cauliflower and corn ribs steal the show among small plates.

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

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

Restaurants You Must Try in Richmond · The Curator