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How we read reviews →Carnegie's buzzy wood-fired grill house for pan-Asian kaya toast and tom yum burrata.
Moody, retro mid-century styling with low lighting, DJ-spun records and an open wood-fired grill; reviewers compare the energy to Bangkok and Seminyak filtered through a Melbourne suburban lens.
Open wood-fired grill visible from the dining room, DJ on rotation most nights, personalised booking links for regulars, dedicated vegan/vegetarian menu section.
Chef Esca Khoo, born in Borneo, Malaysia, draws on Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur influences filtered through a Melbourne wood-fire lens rather than one single national cuisine.
Mid-to-high suburban pricing (banquets around $60-100pp) with generous portions reported by most, though several reviewers flagged a weekend surcharge and inconsistent value on smaller plates.
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