Best Asian Food in Aintree Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | The Humble Depot |
| Zero-cost winner | Iris Depot |
| Kid-approved | Ruby Standard |
| Under the radar | The Southern Room |
| Wet day saviour | The Southern House |
We’ve tested every best asian food option in Aintree to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Half Kitchen is the one everyone knows. Ivy’s is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Master-planned community in the western growth corridor between Deer Park and Melton. Aintree sits in the Outer West corridor, 28km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best asian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Aintree since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Little Corner — 276 Queen Drive, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($19) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Luna Mill — 305 Queen Drive, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Queen Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Pearl Commons — 250 Queen Drive, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 59 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. The Bright Yard — 260 Market Place, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $16-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Aintree roaster — ask which one.
5. The Green Room — 282 Market Place, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The lamb shoulder ($17) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
What Aintree Actually Is
Master-planned community in the western growth corridor between Deer Park and Melton. Opened in 2018. The best asian food options here reflect Aintree’s character. If you’re living in or near Aintree, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. Half Yard — 193 Queen Drive, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $11-26 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The fish special ($17) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Max Post — 193 William Lane, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on George Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Aintree farmers market when it runs.
8. Golden Room — 342 George Crescent, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Market Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Aintree roaster — ask which one.
9. Hugo Room — 32 William Lane, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 41 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Gus Mill — 54 Market Place, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Gus Bench — 352 Queen Drive, Aintree VIC 3253
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($17) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Craigieburn South Best Asian Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Aintree Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Aintree Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Aintree Complete Guide — everything about Aintree
- Compare Suburbs — see how Aintree stacks up
- All Aintree Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Aintree?
The Humble Depot is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Aintree good for best asian food?
Yes. Aintree has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Aintree known for?
Master-planned community in the western growth corridor between Deer Park and Melton.
How far is Aintree from Melbourne CBD?
Aintree is 28km, no direct train, 30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
