Best Asian Food in Briar Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Nico |
| Best free option | Pearl’s |
| Best for families | Union |
| Best local secret | Honest Store |
| Best for rainy days | Oliver Union |
1. Mia — 272 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: families
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Rex — 152 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Briar Hill roaster — ask which one.
3. Felix Union — 363 Main Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Rosa Works — 96 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 52 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Main Avenue is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The sourdough bread ($17) — solid
5. Golden Social — 257 Main Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Collins Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
6. The Bright Corner — 215 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 61 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
What Briar Hill Actually Is
Small residential suburb between Greensborough and Eltham. Briar Hill shops provide a genuine village feel. The best asian food options here reflect Briar Hill’s character. Whether you’re based in Briar Hill or visiting from nearby, 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.
7. Lena Lane — 17 Collins Street, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 56 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Remy’s — 83 Main Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Tall Union — 157 Collins Street, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Murray Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Briar Hill farmers market when it runs.
10. Rex Standard — 274 Murray Terrace, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 44 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Plenty Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Briar Hill farmers market when it runs.
11. The White Pantry — 339 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Lucky Depot — 154 Murray Terrace, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (asian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
- Watsonia Best Asian Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Briar Hill Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Briar Hill Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Briar Hill Complete Guide — everything about Briar Hill
- Compare Suburbs — see how Briar Hill stacks up
- All Briar Hill Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Briar Hill?
Nico is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Briar Hill good for best asian food?
Yes. Briar Hill has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Briar Hill known for?
Small residential suburb between Greensborough and Eltham.
How far is Briar Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Briar Hill is 20km, 38min train, 27min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Briar Hill won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
