Best Asian Food in Caulfield South Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Hazel Lane |
| Zero-cost winner | Felix |
| Kid-approved | Remy Room |
| Under the radar | The Common Place |
| Wet day saviour | Humble Social |
1. Theo — 91 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Caulfield South roaster — ask which one.
2. The Lucky Room — 326 Smith Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The lamb shoulder ($24) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. The Common Room — 54 Brunswick Place, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Half Local — 344 Barkly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 58 — 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.
5. The Old Works — 251 Barkly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
6. Luna Kitchen — 171 Smith Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $11-26 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The sourdough bread ($17) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
Caulfield South — The Honest Version
Quiet residential suburb between Caulfield and Glen Huntly. Kooyong Tennis Centre — home of the Australian Open until 1988. The best asian food options here reflect Caulfield South’s character. If you’re living in or near Caulfield South, 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. The Northern Store — 53 Brunswick Place, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) Worth the detour Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. The Good Quarter — 66 Smith Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Good Bench — 76 Barkly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 31 and fills on weekends. Street parking on South Grove is usually fine.
10. Finn Local — 181 Smith Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The crispy chicken ($26) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Caulfield South farmers market when it runs.
11. Oliver Corner — 331 Barkly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) A local institution Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 56 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The fish special ($15) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Caulfield South farmers market when it runs.
12. Blue Press — 200 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (asian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Smith Crescent is usually fine.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($15) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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FAQ
What are the best best asian food options in Caulfield South?
Hazel Lane is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Caulfield South good for best asian food?
Yes. Caulfield South has 12+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Caulfield South known for?
Quiet residential suburb between Caulfield and Glen Huntly.
How far is Caulfield South from Melbourne CBD?
Caulfield South is 10km, 20min train, 16min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Caulfield South is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
