Best Asian Food in Carnegie Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Green Social |
| Zero-cost winner | Ava’s |
| Kid-approved | Collective |
| Under the radar | Red Kitchen |
| Wet day saviour | Vera’s |
1. Old Press — 211 Bourke Terrace, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 36 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The daily soup ($15) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Sol — 325 Main Lane, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($22) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Carnegie roaster — ask which one.
3. Ruby’s — 246 Main Lane, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bourke Terrace is usually fine.
Go for: The lamb shoulder ($23) — solid
4. Nina Union — 359 Bourke Terrace, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 38 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The crispy chicken ($11) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. The Golden Bench — 30 George Road, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Collins Grove is usually fine.
Carnegie — The Honest Version
Koornang Road is a popular option in suburban food strips. Carnegie station provides rail access. The best asian food options here reflect Carnegie’s character. If you’re living in or near Carnegie, 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. Vera’s — 294 Railway Terrace, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 59 and fills on weekends. Street parking on George Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. House — 115 Main Lane, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Northern Room — 161 Collins Grove, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Railway Terrace is usually fine.
9. Ada Store — 116 Main Lane, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) A solid local spot Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on George Road is usually fine.
10. Otto Cellar — 170 Collins Grove, Carnegie VIC 3166
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Carnegie roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Chadstone Best Asian Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Carnegie Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Carnegie Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Carnegie Complete Guide — everything about Carnegie
- Compare Suburbs — see how Carnegie stacks up
- All Carnegie Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Carnegie?
Green Social is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Carnegie good for best asian food?
Yes. Carnegie has 10+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Carnegie known for?
Koornang Road is a popular option in suburban food strips.
How far is Carnegie from Melbourne CBD?
Carnegie is 12km, 22min train, 18min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Carnegie 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
